Accountant salary in the United States

How much does a Accountant make in the United States?

Median base salary

Government data

$83,680

Median $83,680
Low $56,020High $144,090

Based on 1,449,500 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in United States (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile
$56,020
25th percentile
$67,020
75th percentile
$109,810
90th percentile
$144,090

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (public domain). Occupation taxonomy: O*NET (CC BY 4.0), U.S. Department of Labor/ETA.

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