How much does an accountant make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $6,877 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $5,550
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 1.5 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $107,500 |
| 2. Germany | $91,120 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $88,280 |
| 4. United States | $82,520 |
| 5. Iceland estimate | $76,930 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $386 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Financier$104,700
- Financial analyst$98,230
- Management consultant$97,590
- Policy analyst$85,970
- Career coach$75,280
- Corporate trainer$69,280
- Marketing specialist$78,710
- Public relations professionals$74,750
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| District of Columbia | $113,300 |
| New York | $100,400 |
| Massachusetts | $98,020 |
| New Jersey | $96,760 |
| Colorado | $95,650 |
| California | $95,640 |
| Rhode Island | $95,610 |
| Connecticut | $95,300 |
| Washington | $94,700 |
| Delaware | $93,080 |
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| Virginia | $92,620 |
| Maryland | $89,000 |
| Oregon | $84,180 |
| Alaska | $83,870 |
| New Hampshire | $82,330 |
| Georgia | $81,160 |
| Minnesota | $80,930 |
| North Carolina | $80,350 |
| Illinois | $79,830 |
| Florida | $79,400 |
| Texas | $79,380 |
| Vermont | $79,370 |
| Utah | $79,200 |
| Ohio | $78,570 |
| Pennsylvania | $78,520 |
| Nevada | $78,130 |
| Kansas | $78,030 |
| Michigan | $78,010 |
| South Dakota | $77,700 |
| New Mexico | $77,590 |
| Wisconsin | $77,500 |
| Arizona | $77,490 |
| Wyoming | $77,100 |
| Oklahoma | $76,880 |
| Iowa | $76,400 |
| Maine | $76,210 |
| Missouri | $76,070 |
| Indiana | $75,690 |
| Tennessee | $75,510 |
| Alabama | $75,250 |
| Montana | $75,230 |
| Hawaii | $75,020 |
| Idaho | $75,010 |
| North Dakota | $74,930 |
| South Carolina | $73,860 |
| Louisiana | $72,440 |
| Kentucky | $72,280 |
| West Virginia | $71,220 |
| Nebraska | $71,170 |
| Mississippi | $67,390 |
| Arkansas | $64,560 |
Jobs in this group in the United States
Official name of each one and its median salary a year.
| Accountant and Auditor | $83,680 |
| Tax Preparer | $54,920 |
| Budget Analyst | $91,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an accountant make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $6,877 a month, $82,520 a year.
How much does an accountant make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $55,130 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $141,700.
Which country pays an accountant the most?
Germany, with a median of $91,120 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays an accountant the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $113,300 a year.
Does an accountant make more in the United States or in Germany?
In Germany: $91,120 a year against $82,520 in the United States, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, an accountant or a financier?
A financier: $104,700 a year against $82,520 for an accountant, 1.3 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate