Wage data
Accountants and Auditors Salary in the United States
The median Accountants and Auditors salary in the United States is $83,680 per year, with most earning between $67,020 and $109,810 (the 25th–75th percentile).
National range
$67K – $110K
National wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $56,020 |
| 25th percentile | $67,020 |
| Median (50th) | $83,680 |
| 75th percentile | $109,810 |
| 90th percentile | $144,090 |
Accountants and Auditors salary by metro
- San Francisco$110,730 median
- New York$105,650 median
- Washington$102,140 median
- Boston$100,150 median
- Seattle$99,370 median
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Estimates are market-informed, not guarantees. How we read this data.