Financial Accountant Salary in the US

$57,334
per year
per month
$4,780
per month
per year

Financial Accountant - Average Salary

The average salary for a Financial Accountant is $57,334 per year ($4,780 per month), which is $3,844 (+7%) higher than the average salary in the US.
A Financial Accountant can expect an average starting salary of $45,170. The highest salaries can exceed $91,840.
$45,170
Low
$57,334
Average salary
$91,840
High
$3,760
Low
$4,780
Average salary
$7,650
High

Financial Accountant Salary Range

Low
$45,170
Average salary
$57,334
Senior
$70,399
High
$91,840
Low
$3,760
Average salary
$4,780
Senior
$5,870
High
$7,650
Among Financial Accountants in the US, Jr Financial Accountants tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced and skilled professionals like Financial Reporting Accountants, Technical Financial Accountants and Senior Financial Accountants enjoy the highest salaries.

Financial Accountant - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Senior Financial Accountant$70K/year
+22% 
Technical Financial Accountant$68K/year
+18% 
Financial Reporting Accountant$60K/year
+5% 
Junior Financial Accountant$48K/year
 -16%

Financial Accountant - Pay by Experience Level in the United States

An Entry Level Financial Accountant with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $48,000 per year. A mid career Financial Accountant with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $56,000, while a Senior Financial Accountant with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $70,000. Financial Accountants with more than 20 years of experience earn $80,000 per year on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Financial Accountant

Late Career▲ +40%
Senior▲ +22%
Average Salary$57,334/year
Mid Career▼ -2%
Entry Level▼ -16%

Gender Breakdown

Female
33%
Male
67%

Financial Accountant - Jobs by Location

Financial Accountant - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Financial 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 Financial Accountant

How much does a Financial Accountant make in the US?
A Financial Accountant in the US earns an average of $57,334 gross per year, which is about $4,780 net per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Financial Accountant updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Financial Accountant in the US?
The starting salary of a Financial Accountant in the US is around $45,170 gross per year. Jr Financial Accountants usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Financial Accountant in the US?
The highest salary of a Financial Accountant in the US can reach and exceed $91,840 gross per year. Financial Reporting Accountants, Technical Financial Accountants and Senior Financial Accountants usually have the highest salaries.
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