Chief Accountant Salary in Houston, Texas

How much does a Chief Accountant make in Houston, TX?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chief Accountant in Houston, TX is $93,366. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $84,749 to $103,154, with most professionals earning between $76,904 and $112,065.

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Provides information to supervisors and co-workers by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

January 29, 2023

Manages time well and possesses strong organizational skills.

February 03, 2023

Monitors the annual operational and capital budgets.

February 18, 2023

Reviews monthly bank reconciliations for all accounts ensuring that all reconciling items are resolved on a timely basis.

February 21, 2023

Performs overall day-to-day management of the general accounting functions to ensure the accuracy of financial records and reports.

March 31, 2023

Assist with external CPA firms to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and Government Accounting Standard Board.

April 12, 2023

Reconciles weekly accounts payable listing with vendor invoices and uploads in the bank website.

April 16, 2023

Supports in Managing the audit process for DHQ and contract programs with both internal and external auditors, directing the preparation of required reports and analyses.

May 10, 2023

Demonstrates self confidence, energy and enthusiasm.

May 11, 2023

Prepare charts, graphs and functional statements relative to fiscal and operational planning and control.

May 16, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Chief Accountant in Houston, TX

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

84749

103154

93366

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

87137

108754

97040

What is the average salary for Chief Accountant in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chief Accountant in Houston, TX. The base salary for Chief Accountant ranges from $84,749 to $103,154 with the average base salary of $93,366. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $87,137 to $108,754 with the average total cash compensation of $97,040.

View Average Salary for Chief Accountant as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$93,366	$84,749 - $103,154
Bonus	$3,674	$2,388 - $5,600
Total Pay	$97,040	$87,137 - $108,754

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Chief Accountant Salary Near Houston, TX

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Pasadena, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,435 - $102,771	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Galveston, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,435 - $102,771	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Beaumont, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $81,922 - $99,712	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Port Arthur, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,419 - $97,883	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Lake Charles, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,636 - $95,713	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Austin, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,061 - $102,317	COMPARE TO Houston, TX

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About Houston, Texas

Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city has a total area of 627 square miles (1,620 km2); this comprises 599.59 square miles (1,552.9 km2) of land and 22.3 square miles (58 km2) covered by water. The Piney Woods are north of Houston. Most of Houston is located on the gulf coastal plain, and its vegetation is classified as temperate grassland and forest. Much of the city was built on forested land, marshes, swamp, or prairie and are all still visible in surrounding areas.[citation need...

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