Cost Accountant Salary in the US

$60,375
per year
per month
$5,030
per month
per year

Cost Accountant - Average Salary

The average salary for a Cost Accountant is $60,375 per year ($5,030 per month), which is $6,885 (+13%) higher than the average salary in the US.
A Cost Accountant can expect an average starting salary of $41,308. The highest salaries can exceed $94,673.
$41,308
Low
$60,375
Average salary
$94,673
High
$3,440
Low
$5,030
Average salary
$7,890
High

Cost Accountant Salary Range

Low
$41,308
Average salary
$60,375
Senior
$68,721
High
$94,673
Low
$3,440
Average salary
$5,030
Senior
$5,730
High
$7,890
Among Cost Accountants in the US, Junior Cost Accountants tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced roles like Senior Cost Accountants enjoy the highest salaries.

Cost Accountant - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Senior Cost Accountant$68K/year
+13% 
Manufacturing Cost Accountant$62K/year
+3% 
Junior Cost Accountant$46K/year
 -24%

Cost Accountant - Pay by Experience Level in the United States

An Entry Level Cost Accountant with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $45,000 per year. A mid career Cost Accountant with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $56,000, while a Senior Cost Accountant with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $68,000. Cost Accountants with more than 20 years of experience earn $80,000 per year on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Cost Accountant

Late Career▲ +33%
Senior▲ +13%
Average Salary$60,375/year
Mid Career▼ -7%
Entry Level▼ -25%

Gender Breakdown

Female
47%
Male
53%

Cost Accountant - Jobs by Location

Cost Accountant - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Cost Accountant jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months and on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov).
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Cost Accountant

How much does a Cost Accountant make in the US?
A Cost Accountant in the US earns an average of $60,375 gross per year, which is about $5,030 gross per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Cost Accountant updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Cost Accountant in the US?
The starting salary of a Cost Accountant in the US is around $41,308 gross per year. Junior Cost Accountants usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Cost Accountant in the US?
The highest salary of a Cost Accountant in the US can reach and exceed $94,673 gross per year. Senior Cost Accountants usually have the highest salaries.
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