How much does a Research Accountant make in Columbus, GA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research Accountant in Columbus, GA is $57,217. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $47,792 to a high of $67,868, with most professionals earning between $52,284 and $62,792.

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Research Accountant in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Research Accountant in Columbus, GA. The base salary for Research Accountant ranges from $52,284 to $62,792 with the average base salary of $57,217. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $53,242 to $64,965 with the average total cash compensation of $58,657.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $57,217 $52,284 - $62,792
Bonus $1,440 $959 - $2,173
Total Pay $58,657 $53,242 - $64,965
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Columbus, GA
CITY, STATE Auburn, AL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,870 - $62,295 COMPARE TO Columbus, GA
CITY, STATE Macon, GA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,981 - $63,630 COMPARE TO Columbus, GA
CITY, STATE Albany, GA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,591 - $63,162 COMPARE TO Columbus, GA
CITY, STATE Montgomery, AL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,502 - $63,055 COMPARE TO Columbus, GA
CITY, STATE Dothan, AL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,888 - $61,116 COMPARE TO Columbus, GA
CITY, STATE Prattville, AL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,502 - $63,055 COMPARE TO Columbus, GA
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About Columbus, Georgia    Columbus is one of Georgia's three Fall Line Cities, along with Augusta and Macon. The Fall Line is where the hilly lands of the Piedmont plateau meet....More

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