Home Salary Guide Accountant

Finance

Accountant Salary

Accountants prepare and examine financial records, ensure taxes are paid properly, and assess financial operations.

Median: $78,000 Growth: 4% BLS Data

Accountant Salary Range

Entry Level

$55,000

0-2 years

Mid Career

$75,000

5-10 years

Senior Level

$110,000

10+ years

Salary Percentiles

10th Percentile $50,440

25th Percentile $62,410

Median (50th) $78,000

75th Percentile $99,520

90th Percentile $128,970

Top Paying States for Accountants

1 New York

$97,000

2 New Jersey

$92,000

3 California

$88,000

4 Connecticut

$87,000

5 Massachusetts

$85,000

Job Outlook & Education

Growth Rate

+4%

Stable

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

How Much Do Accountants Make?

The median annual salary for a accountant in the United States is $78,000 as of 2026. This means half of accountants earn more than this amount, and half earn less.

Salary by Experience Level

Entry Level (0-2 years): $55,000
Mid Career (5-10 years): $75,000
Senior Level (10+ years): $110,000

Calculate Your Take-Home

See exactly how much you'll take home after taxes with our income calculator.

Calculate $78,000 Salary

Hourly Equivalent

Based on 2,080 work hours/year

$37/hr

See $37/hr Breakdown

Ask AI About This Salary

Get personalized tax, budget, and affordability analysis.

Ask AI Advisor

What Can a Accountant Afford?

Based on median salary of $78,000

Max Rent $1,950/mo

Max Car Payment $780/mo

Monthly Savings $985/mo

See Full Budget Breakdown

Useful Tools

Housing Calculator Auto Calculator Budget Planner

Related Careers

Level Up Your Career

Tools to help you earn more

MyPerfectResume Top Pick

Professional resume builder with ATS-optimized templates

Zety AI Resume

Modern resume designs with AI writing assistance

Affiliate disclosure: We may earn a commission if you sign up through these links, at no extra cost to you.