How Much Does A General Accountant Make ?
Highest Paying State
CaliforniaAverage Salary for General Accountant
General Accountant in America make an average salary of $64,850 per year or $31.18 per hour. The top 10 percent makes over $85,000 per year, while the bottom 10 percent under $46,006 per year.
Most Common General Accountant Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Disability Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Holidays
401(k)
Flexible Spending Account
Paid Vacation
Retirement Plan
Highest Paying States
California
$73,918 YearlyMinnesota
$66,539 YearlyOregon
$65,366 YearlyTexas
$61,317 YearlyColorado
$60,809 YearlyGeneral Accountant Average Salary by State
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Rank
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State |
Avg.Salary
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Hourly Rate
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|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $73,918 | $35.54 |
| 2 | Minnesota | $66,539 | $31.99 |
| 3 | Oregon | $65,366 | $31.43 |
| 4 | Texas | $61,317 | $29.48 |
| 5 | Colorado | $60,809 | $29.24 |
General Accountant Salary Details
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What is General Accountant Salary
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $85,000 | $7,083 | $41.00 |
| 75th Percentile | $73,632 | $6,136 | $35.00 |
| Average | $64,850 | $5,404 | $31.00 |
| 25th Percentile | $55,000 | $4,583 | $26.00 |
| 10th Percentile | $46,006 | $3,834 | $22.00 |
Junior Level
Yearly Salary
$62,423Hourly Salary
$30.01Middle Level
Yearly Salary
$69,682Hourly Salary
$33.50Senior Level
Yearly Salary
$64,893Hourly Salary
$31.20General Accountant Pay Trends
Compare salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Average General Accountant Salary Over Time
General Accountant Salary by Year
| Year | Average Salary | Hourly Rate | %Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $78,070 | $38.00 | 3.56% |
| 2023 | $75,384 | $36.00 | 4.87% |
| 2022 | $71,880 | $35.00 | 2.47% |
| 2021 | $70,144 | $34.00 | 2.17% |
| 2020 | $68,652 | $33.00 | 2.59% |
| 2019 | $66,919 | $32.00 | 1.55% |
| 2018 | $65,900 | $32.00 | 1.49% |
| 2017 | $64,933 | $31.00 | 1.91% |
| 2016 | $63,719 | $31.00 | 1.7% |
| 2015 | $62,653 | $30.00 | 1.85% |
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