SVP of Finance
Accounting
$275K
median
$210K
25th %ile
$275K
median
$450K
90th %ile
▲ 3.2% YoY growth
🧾 Accounting Industry
Accounting Salary Guide 2026
CPA, controller, staff accountant, and audit manager salary data. Based on BLS OES, O*NET, and H-1B disclosure data — updated quarterly.
8
job titles tracked
$133K
avg median salary
$275K
top role median
Accounting salaries — all roles
VP of Finance
Accounting
$215K
median
$165K
25th %ile
$215K
median
$350K
90th %ile
▲ 3.5% YoY growth
Director of Accounting
Accounting
$168K
median
$130K
25th %ile
$168K
median
$270K
90th %ile
▲ 3% YoY growth
Forensic Accountant
Accounting
$102K
median
$75K
25th %ile
$102K
median
$175K
90th %ile
▲ 4.5% YoY growth
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Accounting
$88K
median
$65K
25th %ile
$88K
median
$155K
90th %ile
▲ 2.5% YoY growth
Auditor
Accounting
$78K
median
$58K
25th %ile
$78K
median
$140K
90th %ile
▲ 2.2% YoY growth
Tax Accountant
Accounting
$75K
median
$55K
25th %ile
$75K
median
$135K
90th %ile
▲ 2% YoY growth
Staff Accountant
Accounting
$60K
median
$45K
25th %ile
$60K
median
$98K
90th %ile
▲ 1.8% YoY growth
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