Head Accountant Salary

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How much does a Head Accountant make? The average Head Accountant salary is $159,360 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $138,959 and $181,089. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Head of Accounting & Human Resources
PetroMar International - Houston , TX
The Head of Accounting is responsible for overseeing all accounting functions within the ...  CPA or equivalent certification preferred. * Minimum of 20 years of progressive accounting ...
ZipRecruiter - 2 days ago
Head of Accounting
Flix - Dallas , TX
We're seeking a Head of Accounting, North America to spearhead our subsidiary's finance team ... If you're an experienced CPA with a passion for driving excellence in accounting operations within ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 12 days ago
Head of Technical Accounting & SEC
Addison Group - Santa Clara , CA
Job Title: Head of Technical Accounting & SEC Internal Job ID: 10015096 Location: Sunnyvale (Hybrid: 1-2 days / week in office) Pay Rate Range: $225k - $275k / year A Bay Area based late-stage ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 23 days ago
Head of Finance and Accounting
Hawke Media - Boise , ID
As Head of Finance & Accounting, you will be tasked with overseeing all financial activities ... A firm for yearly corporate tax filings * Ownership and accountability of finance and accounting ...
ZipRecruiter - 48 days ago
Senior Accountant - New Hire Incentive Available
Community Progress Council, Inc - York , PA
Are you looking for a Senior Accountant position? CPC is seeking candidates for our Senior ... Prepares and maintains budget reports for policy council, ECE management, auditors of Head Start ...
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Controller for a Pre Owned Dealer Group
AUTOSHOW - Somerset , NJ
Timely review of Dealerships Profit and Loss statements, Balance sheets, and meetings with our head accountant * Qualifications * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or Finance
ZipRecruiter - 10 days ago

Head Accountant Salary in Major Cities

This chart shows the salary comparison for Head Accountant between major cities. San Francisco City consistently ranks #1 as of March 26, 2024. Click on the chart to see the detail salary data for Head Accountant in each city.

Head Accountant Salary by City

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City Name Average Salary
San Francisco, CA $199,199
Washington, DC $177,367
Miami, FL $153,782
Chicago, IL $167,168
Boston, MA $178,642
New York, NY $186,132
Dallas, TX $157,288
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Average Salary Range for Head Accountant

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
138959
181089
159360

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
163056
226896
190588
What is the average salary for Head Accountant in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Head Accountant in the United States. The base salary for Head Accountant ranges from $138,959 to $181,089 with the average base salary of $159,360. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $163,056 to $226,896 with the average total cash compensation of $190,588.

View Average Salary for Head Accountant as table

Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $159,360 $138,959 - $181,089
Bonus $31,228 $24,097 - $45,807
Total Pay $190,588 $163,056 - $226,896
* 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.

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Comments about Head Accountant

What's the difference between Accountant V and Head Accountant?
According to our latest salary estimation on March 26, 2024. The average salary of Head Accountant is $159,360, and the average salary of Accountant V is $141,467. The average salary of Accountant V is lower than Head Accountant. ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )
I am a Head Accountant, which location’s salary is higher, Oxnard, CA or Hutchinson, KS?
Oxnard, CA typically sees higher pay than Hutchinson, KS for Head Accountant. a Head Accountant Salary in Oxnard, CA is $170,833 as of March 26, 2024; a Head Accountant Salary in Hutchinson, KS is $147,248 as of March 26, 2024. ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )

Head Accountant Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the salary of a Head Accountant vary from city to city?
The cost of living is tied to salaries. If the expenses are higher in a particular city, then the wage level will be higher as well to afford the people can opportunity to live there. This is why you're always going to make more money in New York City for example, than in a small town. ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )
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Salary ranges for a Head Accountant can vary widely, depending on the city and several other pay factors, including (but not limited to) education level, certifications, additional skills, and work experience. Click here to view Eight Factors That Can Affect Your Pay ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )
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