Head Accountant Salary in Appleton, WI

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How much does a Head Accountant make in Appleton, WI?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Head Accountant in Appleton, WI is $161,168. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $139,179 to $185,200, with most professionals earning between $119,160 and $207,080.

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Average Salary Range for Head Accountant in Appleton, WI

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
139179
185200
161168

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
161866
234253
192455
What is the average salary for Head Accountant in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Head Accountant in Appleton, WI. The base salary for Head Accountant ranges from $139,179 to $185,200 with the average base salary of $161,168. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $161,866 to $234,253 with the average total cash compensation of $192,455.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $161,168 $139,179 - $185,200
Bonus $31,287 $22,687 - $49,054
Total Pay $192,455 $161,866 - $234,253
* 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.

Head Accountant Salary Near Appleton, WI

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Appleton, WI
CITY, STATE Oshkosh, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $137,927 - $183,534 COMPARE TO Appleton, WI
CITY, STATE Green Bay, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $136,705 - $181,907 COMPARE TO Appleton, WI
CITY, STATE Milwaukee, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $144,013 - $191,632 COMPARE TO Appleton, WI
CITY, STATE Waukesha, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $143,480 - $190,923 COMPARE TO Appleton, WI
CITY, STATE Madison, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $141,725 - $188,588 COMPARE TO Appleton, WI
CITY, STATE Racine, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $139,050 - $185,028 COMPARE TO Appleton, WI
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About Appleton, Wisconsin    Appleton is a city in Outagamie (mostly), Calumet, and Winnebago counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. One of the Fox Cities, it is situated on the....More

Appleton, Wisconsin  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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