Accountant Salary
finance · United States · 2025
National Median
$70,000
per year
National Salary Data
P10
$45k
Entry level
P25
$56k
Junior
P50
$70k
Median
P75
$88k
Senior
P90
$110k
Top earner
P10
$45,000
P50
$70,000
P90
$110,000
Salary Distribution Chart
City Salary Comparison
| City | P25 | Median | P75 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CAHighest | $84,000 | $105,000 | $132,000 |
| New York, NY | $75,600 | $94,500 | $118,800 |
| Seattle, WA | $72,800 | $91,000 | $114,400 |
| Boston, MA | $70,000 | $87,500 | $110,000 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $67,200 | $84,000 | $105,600 |
| Austin, TX | $61,600 | $77,000 | $96,800 |
| Denver, CO | $61,600 | $77,000 | $96,800 |
| Chicago, IL | $58,800 | $73,500 | $92,400 |
| Dallas, TX | $56,000 | $70,000 | $88,000 |
| Miami, FL | $53,200 | $66,500 | $83,600 |
H-1B Average Wage
$68,600
DOL prevailing wage reference for Accountant
Source: U.S. Department of Labor H-1B Disclosure Data
Quick Stats
P10–P90 Range$45,000 – $110,000
Interquartile Range$56,000 – $88,000
Top City (SF)$105,000
Industryfinance
Salary Negotiation Calculator
Based on Accountant market data
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Market Median: $70,000
Current
$80,000
Increase
-$10,000
(-12.5%)
Target
$70,000
Negotiation Tips
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- Highlight your unique achievements and quantifiable impact.
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