Senior Accountant salary in US
Average Base Salary in US
$92,541
$13,647
Additional Cash Compensation
$106,188
Total Compensation
Median: 86,000
Min: $0K
Max: $225K
How Much Does a Senior Accountant Make in US?
The average salary for a Senior Accountant in US is $92,541. The average additional cash compensation for a Senior Accountant in US is $13,647. The average total compensation for a Senior Accountant in US is $106,188. Senior Accountant salaries are based on responses gathered by Built In from anonymous Senior Accountant employees in US.
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Salary Insights
Senior Accountant Salary by gender
The average Senior Accountant salary for women is $95,391 and the average Senior Accountant salary for men is $103,371.
Senior Accountant Salary by Years of Experience
The average salary for a Senior Accountant with 7+ years of experience is $107,167. The average salary for <1 year of experience is $70,250.
Senior Accountant Salary ranges
The most common Senior Accountant salary in US is between $90k - $100k.
Average Finance salaries in US
| Job Title | Average Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|
| Budget Analyst | $71,338 | Min: $0K Max: $140K |
| Accountant | $74,240 | Min: $0K Max: $245K |
| Financial Analyst | $85,944 | Min: $0K Max: $221K |
| Senior Accountant | $92,541 | Min: $0K Max: $225K |
| Senior Financial Analyst | $105,249 | Min: $47K Max: $240K |
| Controller | $141,761 | Min: $0K Max: $569K |
| Finance Director | $160,365 | Min: $35K Max: $366K |
| Vice President of Finance | $197,810 | Min: $96K Max: $500K |
| CFO (Chief Financial Officer) | $228,698 | Min: $2K Max: $682K |
FAQ
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A senior accountant manages important financial duties like recording expenses, reviewing financial statements, reconciling accounts, and identifying non-compliance issues and discrepancies.
Q:
How much does a senior accountant make?
A.
The salary range for a senior accountant is $48K-$225K. The average salary for a Senior Accountant in US is $92,541.
Q:
What is the highest salary of a senior accountant?
A.
The high end of the salary range for a senior accountant is around $225K.
Career Info
Senior Accountant jobs in US
Skills that affect Senior Accountant salaries in US
1
Financial Accounting
5% have this skill
2
Budget Management
5% have this skill
3
Cost Accounting
1% have this skill
4
Financial analysis
1% have this skill
5
Operational Analysis
0% have this skill
6
Managerial Accounting
0% have this skill
Average Senior Accountant Salary by Company Size
People with the job title Senior Accountant make the most at companies with 1-10 employees, earning $95,713 on average.
Recent Senior Accountant salaries in US
$83,000
Yearly Salary
A Senior Accountant reported a yearly salary of $83,000
7+ Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
201-500 Employees
Miami, FL
>10 Reports
$90,000
Yearly Salary
A Senior Accountant reported a yearly salary of $90,000
5-7 Years of Experience
Male
1,000+ Employees
Remote
$100,000
Yearly Salary
A Senior Accountant reported a yearly salary of $100,000 with +$17,000 in additional cash compensation
3-5 Years of Experience
Female
51-200 Employees
Portland, OR
$110,000
Yearly Salary
A Accounting Manager reported a yearly salary of $110,000 with +$11,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
1,000+ Employees
Greater Denver Area
$147,290
Yearly Salary
A Accounting Manager reported a yearly salary of $147,290 with +$22,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Female
201-500 Employees
Remote
$105,000
Yearly Salary
A Senior Accountant reported a yearly salary of $105,000
5-7 Years of Experience
Female
51-200 Employees
New York City, NY
$125,000
Yearly Salary
A Senior Accountant reported a yearly salary of $125,000 with +$12,500 in additional cash compensation
5-7 Years of Experience
Female
201-500 Employees
Los Angeles, CA
$88,010
Yearly Salary
A Payroll & Expenditure Manager reported a yearly salary of $88,010 with +$660,075 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Male
51-200 Employees
Washington DC
$95,000
Yearly Salary
A Accounting Manager reported a yearly salary of $95,000
3-5 Years of Experience
Male
51-200 Employees
Remote
$107,000
Yearly Salary
A Accounting Manager reported a yearly salary of $107,000 with +$12,000 in additional cash compensation
5-7 Years of Experience
Male
51-200 Employees
Greater Denver Area