Accountant salary in United States

Based on 22,774 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$72,961 - $93,050

Median salary

$70,000 - $90,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$50K

25th percentile$60K

Median$70K

75th percentile$85K

90th percentile$100K

50% of professionals earn between $60,000 - $85,000 USD

The median salary is $70,022

Top cities

New York469 job openings

Atlanta420 job openings

Dallas393 job openings

Houston344 job openings

Chicago342 job openings

Los Angeles283 job openings

Denver274 job openings

Boston157 job openings

Austin140 job openings

Phoenix106 job openings

Washington102 job openings

Seattle93 job openings

Minneapolis92 job openings

Charlotte84 job openings

Irvine84 job openings

Las Vegas79 job openings

Nashville79 job openings

Raleigh78 job openings

San Diego78 job openings

Top companies hiring

CFS128

Net2Source (N2S)38

Vaco by Highspring33

Addison Group23

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Accountant

22,774 job openings

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The average salary for a Accountant in United States is USD 72,961 - USD 93,050 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 80,000 per year, based on 22,774 active job listings.

The cities with the most Accountant job opportunities in United States are New York, Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Chicago. New York leads with 469 job openings.

Leading employers for Accountant roles in United States include Robert Half, CFS, Jobot, LHH, Aston Carter.

Explore 22,774 Accountant job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.