How Much Does A Staff Accountant Make ?
Highest Paying State
Virginia
Highest Paying City
Arlington, VAStaff Accountant Jobs
Average Salary for Staff Accountant
Staff Accountant in America make an average salary of $60,734 per year or $29.20 per hour. The top 10 percent makes over $75,000 per year, while the bottom 10 percent under $45,837 per year.
Most Common Staff Accountant Benefits
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k)
Disability Insurance
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation
Retirement Plan
Paid Sick Time
Highest Paying States
Virginia
$81,588 YearlyDistrict of Columbia
$67,475 YearlyCalifornia
$66,414 YearlyNew York
$63,317 YearlyIllinois
$63,180 YearlyStaff Accountant Average Salary by State
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Rank
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State |
Avg.Salary
|
Hourly Rate
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|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia | $81,588 | $39.23 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $67,475 | $32.44 |
| 3 | California | $66,414 | $31.93 |
| 4 | New York | $63,317 | $30.44 |
| 5 | Illinois | $63,180 | $30.38 |
| 6 | Maryland | $62,805 | $30.19 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $62,576 | $30.08 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $62,293 | $29.95 |
| 9 | Washington | $61,025 | $29.34 |
| 10 | Oregon | $60,424 | $29.05 |
| 11 | Arizona | $60,254 | $28.97 |
| 12 | Connecticut | $59,194 | $28.46 |
| 13 | Florida | $58,749 | $28.24 |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | $58,396 | $28.08 |
| 15 | Texas | $58,176 | $27.97 |
| 16 | Michigan | $57,959 | $27.86 |
| 17 | Colorado | $57,636 | $27.71 |
| 18 | Idaho | $57,339 | $27.57 |
| 19 | Minnesota | $57,251 | $27.52 |
| 20 | Kansas | $56,733 | $27.28 |
| 21 | Ohio | $56,341 | $27.09 |
| 22 | Indiana | $56,225 | $27.03 |
| 23 | Maine | $55,324 | $26.60 |
| 24 | Missouri | $55,056 | $26.47 |
| 25 | Georgia | $54,997 | $26.44 |
| 26 | Wisconsin | $54,880 | $26.38 |
| 27 | Tennessee | $54,384 | $26.15 |
| 28 | Utah | $53,388 | $25.67 |
| 29 | North Carolina | $53,368 | $25.66 |
| 30 | Montana | $52,509 | $25.24 |
| 31 | Iowa | $52,059 | $25.03 |
| 32 | Oklahoma | $52,055 | $25.03 |
| 33 | Kentucky | $49,966 | $24.02 |
| 34 | South Carolina | $49,029 | $23.57 |
| 35 | Louisiana | $44,729 | $21.50 |
Highest Paying Cities for Staff Accountant
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|
Rank
|
City |
Avg.Salary
|
Hourly Rate
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|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arlington, VA | $84,265 | $40.51 |
| 2 | San Francisco, CA | $76,493 | $36.78 |
| 3 | Washington, DC | $67,365 | $32.39 |
| 4 | New York, NY | $66,738 | $32.09 |
| 5 | San Diego, CA | $65,705 | $31.59 |
| 6 | Los Angeles, CA | $63,883 | $30.71 |
| 7 | Chicago, IL | $63,522 | $30.54 |
| 8 | Seattle, WA | $63,438 | $30.50 |
| 9 | Miami, FL | $63,192 | $30.38 |
| 10 | Jacksonville, FL | $62,595 | $30.09 |
| 11 | Portland, OR | $60,281 | $28.98 |
| 12 | Englewood, CO | $60,214 | $28.95 |
| 13 | Boston, MA | $59,632 | $28.67 |
| 14 | Irvine, CA | $59,017 | $28.37 |
| 15 | Austin, TX | $58,105 | $27.94 |
Staff Accountant Salary Details
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What is Staff Accountant Salary
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $75,000 | $6,250 | $36.00 |
| 75th Percentile | $65,000 | $5,417 | $31.00 |
| Average | $60,734 | $5,061 | $29.00 |
| 25th Percentile | $52,000 | $4,333 | $25.00 |
| 10th Percentile | $45,837 | $3,820 | $22.00 |
Junior Level
Yearly Salary
$60,043Hourly Salary
$28.87Middle Level
Yearly Salary
$61,693Hourly Salary
$29.66Senior Level
Yearly Salary
$57,457Hourly Salary
$27.62Staff Accountant Pay Trends
Compare salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Average Staff Accountant Salary Over Time
Staff 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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