Accountant Salary (United States)

United States accountants and auditors typically earn around 70,000 to 90,000 dollars per year, with CPAs and managers above 100,000.

Overview

The certified public accountant license generally adds ten to fifteen percent to pay and is near-mandatory for advancement in public accounting. Large-firm new graduates start around 65,000 to 80,000 in major metros and climb a defined ladder, while industry roles trade some upside for saner tax-season hours. The profession faces a well-documented pipeline shortage as retirements outpace new CPAs, lifting starting pay. Advisory and forensic niches pay premiums. These figures are indicative medians from federal statistics and firm salary guides.