What Do Accounting Positions Pay?
A career in accounting provides individuals with a competitive entry-level salary and long-term growth potential – particularly those who have earned CPA certification.
According to the 2012 Robert Half Salary Guide,
Public accounting salaries ranged from:
- In public accounting (audit, tax, and management services): $47,750 - $60,500 (small firm) to $53,000- $67,250 (medium firm) to $58,750– $75,250 (large firm) for individuals with one to three years of experience. Individuals with graduate degrees and/or professional certifications, such as the CPA certification, generally earn 10 percent more.
- As for long-term growth potential, managers/directors can expect salaries of $86,750 - $121,750 (small firms) to $96,500 - $149,000 (medium firms) to $108,000 - $175,000 (large firms).
Business and industry accounting salaries ranged from:
- In business and industry (general, tax, and cost accountants): $39,750- $52,750 (small company) to $47,250- $67,250 (large company) for individuals with one to three years of experience.
- Auditors (Internal, IT): $51,000 - $78,500 (mid-sized company) to $55,000 - $85,750 (large company) for individuals with one to three years of experience.
- Financial, budget, treasury, and cost analysts earn $47,750 – $64,500 (mid-size company) to $50,500 - $69,500 (large company) with one to three years of experience. Those with graduate degrees and professional certifications can generally earn 10 percent more as well.
Management level positions in business and industry, can potentially earn the following:
- Chief Financial Officer: $96,750-$411,000
- Chief Audit Executive/Vice President, Internal Audit/Internal Audit Director: $102,500-$241,000
- Treasurer: $94,550-$407,250
- Vice President of Finance: $86,750-$340,750
- Controller: $69,000-$183,250
Government accounting salaries ranged from:
*The salaries offered represent the national average. Salaries can vary according to geographical location.
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