Head Accountant Salary in Birmingham, AL

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As of January 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Head Accountant in Birmingham, AL is $154,262. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $133,218 to $177,264, with most professionals earning between $114,059 and $198,206.

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Average Salary Range for Head Accountant in Birmingham, AL

Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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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 Birmingham, AL. The base salary for Head Accountant ranges from $133,218 to $177,264 with the average base salary of $154,262. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $154,934 to $224,219 with the average total cash compensation of $184,211.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $154,262 $133,218 - $177,264
Bonus $29,949 $21,716 - $46,955
Total Pay $184,211 $154,934 - $224,219
* 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 Birmingham, AL

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Birmingham, AL
CITY, STATE Tuscaloosa, AL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $133,723 - $177,936 COMPARE TO Birmingham, AL
CITY, STATE Gadsden, AL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $134,367 - $178,792 COMPARE TO Birmingham, AL
CITY, STATE Decatur, AL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $131,909 - $175,522 COMPARE TO Birmingham, AL
CITY, STATE Prattville, AL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $127,912 - $170,204 COMPARE TO Birmingham, AL
CITY, STATE Tanner, AL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $132,458 - $176,253 COMPARE TO Birmingham, AL
CITY, STATE Madison, AL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $136,399 - $181,496 COMPARE TO Birmingham, AL
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About Birmingham, Alabama    Birmingham (/ˈbɜːrmɪŋhæm/ BUR-ming-ham) is a city located in the north central region of the U.S. state of Alabama. With an estimated 2017 population....More

Birmingham, Alabama  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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