Accountant salary in the United States

Computed from 10 live postings with published annual pay in the United States — refreshed daily, not estimated.

What employers advertise in the United States
25th percentileUSD 76,935
MedianUSD 90,550
75th percentileUSD 98,750

Based on 10 live postings with published annual pay for this role and market.

Employers advertising accountant roles in the United States

The companies behind the sample — with the median they advertise.

Caterpillar1 posting · median USD 140,885
Crown international corporation Ltd1 posting · median USD 57,500
Faculty Physicians Inc.1 posting · median USD 90,600
Lambert Financials LLC1 posting · median USD 45,000
Poudre School District1 posting · median USD 82,740

Earn the top of this range

The 75th percentile goes to resumes that mirror what the posting asks for. Check what your resume signals, then tailor it to the exact job.

How the numbers work

How is this salary data collected?

The numbers are computed from 10 live job postings in the United States that publish an annual salary — job-board estimates are not mixed in. Postings roll in and out continuously, so the figures are recomputed daily from what employers are advertising right now.

Why is the range wide?

The gap between USD 76,935 and USD 98,750 is the market itself: experience levels, company sizes, and negotiating positions all differ. The median — USD 90,550 — is the middle of what employers actually advertise.

How should I use this in a negotiation?

Anchor on the median for your experience level, and use the 75th percentile as the ask when your evidence — resume, portfolio, interview — supports the top of what employers advertise for this role.

Medians and percentiles come from the midpoint of each posting's advertised range. Roles match by title words, so adjacent specialisations are included. No number on this page is invented, model-generated, or estimated — if the sample is too small to state a figure, the figure is not shown.