Accountant Salary
Average pay, percentile breakdowns, and city-by-city comparison for Accountants in the United States.
Median Salary
$79,880
Mean Salary
$86,080
Employment
1,538,400
Category
Business and Financial
Salary Percentiles for Accountants
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly | Hourly (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th (Entry) | $49,970 | $4,164 | $24 |
| 25th | $62,120 | $5,177 | $30 |
| 50th (Median) | $79,880 | $6,657 | $38 |
| 75th | $101,640 | $8,470 | $49 |
| 90th (Senior) | $132,690 | $11,058 | $64 |
Accountant Salary by City
| City | Adjusted Median | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $91,862 | +15% |
| San Francisco, CA | $97,454 | +22% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $89,466 | +12% |
| Chicago, IL | $83,075 | +4% |
| Houston, TX | $78,282 | -2% |
| Austin, TX | $83,874 | +5% |
| Seattle, WA | $94,258 | +18% |
| Boston, MA | $91,063 | +14% |
| Denver, CO | $84,673 | +6% |
| Washington, DC | $92,661 | +16% |
| Miami, FL | $81,478 | +2% |
| Atlanta, GA | $82,276 | +3% |
| Dallas, TX | $80,679 | +1% |
| Philadelphia, PA | $83,874 | +5% |
| Phoenix, AZ | $79,081 | -1% |
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About Accountant Salaries in 2025
The median annual salary for Accountants in the United States is $79,880, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This means half of all Accountants earn more than this amount, and half earn less.
At the entry level (10th percentile), Accountants earn around $49,970, while the highest earners (90th percentile) make $132,690 or more. There are approximately 1,538,400 Accountants employed across the country in the Business and Financial sector.