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Manager/finance accounting salary

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Gene Kovacs Ph.D.

Average manager/finance accounting salary

$91,315

$43.9 hourly rate

Entry-level manager/finance accounting salary
$65,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding Manager/Finance Accounting Salaries

The role of a Manager in Finance Accounting is pivotal in managing financial operations within organizations. As of October 2025, the average salary is approximately $91,315 per year, translating to about $44 per hour. This salary can vary significantly based on experience, industry, and geographical location.

Salary by Experience Level

Entry-level positions typically start lower, but with experience, professionals can see substantial increases in their earnings. For example, those with over ten years in the field often earn significantly more, reflecting their expertise and leadership capabilities.

State and City Variations

Geographic location plays a critical role in salary potential. States like California and New York often offer higher salaries due to the cost of living and demand for skilled professionals. Cities like San Francisco and New York City consistently rank among the highest paying for this profession.

Job Opportunities

Finance Accounting Managers are sought after in various sectors, including corporate finance, healthcare, and non-profit organizations. Exploring job boards can reveal specific opportunities and salary expectations tailored to your skills and location.

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Where can a Manager/Finance Accounting earn more?

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Columbus, OH$107,759
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Mayo Clinic$179,986
Wabtec Corporation$118,794

Manager/finance accounting salaries by experience level

Experience levelAvg. salaryHourly rate
Entry-level manager/finance accounting$62,800$30.18
Mid-level manager/finance accounting$97,200$46.72
Senior-level manager/finance accounting$149,000$71.80

Average manager/finance accounting salary by state

The highest-paying states for managers/finance accounting are Connecticut, New York, and Massachusetts. The lowest average manager/finance accounting salary states are Nebraska, Louisiana, and Utah.

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Highest paying states for managers/finance accounting

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Connecticut$110,820$53.28
2New York$107,690$51.77
3Massachusetts$104,159$50.08
4Washington$98,502$47.36
5Delaware$94,809$45.58
6Nevada$98,333$47.28
7Pennsylvania$97,508$46.88
8New Jersey$99,760$47.96
9Maryland$99,256$47.72
10Illinois$92,050$44.25
11Rhode Island$92,267$44.36
12California$96,740$46.51
13Minnesota$89,324$42.94
14South Dakota$94,167$45.27
15Virginia$90,517$43.52
16Kentucky$89,720$43.13
17Wisconsin$84,898$40.82
18Ohio$86,376$41.53
19North Carolina$87,304$41.97
20Vermont$89,263$42.91
21Oregon$88,522$42.56
22District of Columbia$88,629$42.61
23South Carolina$89,242$42.90
24North Dakota$84,257$40.51
25Alabama$84,784$40.76
26New Hampshire$87,454$42.05
27Kansas$86,526$41.60
28Arizona$82,292$39.56
29West Virginia$83,881$40.33
30Idaho$85,128$40.93
31Texas$79,668$38.30
32Michigan$78,440$37.71
33Tennessee$78,647$37.81
34Colorado$79,529$38.24
35Indiana$81,333$39.10
36Alaska$79,524$38.23
37Georgia$79,596$38.27
38New Mexico$81,322$39.10
39Missouri$78,075$37.54
40Wyoming$73,653$35.41
41Utah$70,947$34.11
42Montana$78,373$37.68
43Maine$77,797$37.40
44Hawaii$61,575$29.60
45Arkansas$76,341$36.70
46Florida$70,775$34.03
47Iowa$73,979$35.57
48Nebraska$71,553$34.40
49Mississippi$73,159$35.17
50Louisiana$71,185$34.22
51Oklahoma$70,651$33.97

Highest paying cities for managers/finance accounting

The highest-paying cities for managers/finance accounting are New York, NY, San Francisco, CA, and Boston, MA.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1New York, NY$107,759$51.81
2San Francisco, CA$104,499$50.24
3Boston, MA$104,105$50.05
4Baltimore, MD$99,491$47.83
5Seattle, WA$99,099$47.64
6Las Vegas, NV$98,465$47.34
7Philadelphia, PA$98,040$47.13
8Chicago, IL$92,264$44.36
9Arlington, VA$91,480$43.98
10Minneapolis, MN$89,360$42.96
11Portland, OR$89,166$42.87
12Raleigh, NC$88,724$42.66
13Washington, DC$88,684$42.64
14Cleveland, OH$87,539$42.09
15Phoenix, AZ$82,423$39.63
16Indianapolis, IN$81,260$39.07
17Austin, TX$80,820$38.86
18Atlanta, GA$79,964$38.44
19Denver, CO$79,627$38.28
20Anchorage, AK$79,451$38.20

Manager/finance accounting salary details

A manager/finance accounting's salary ranges from $65,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $127,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average manager/finance accounting salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a manager/finance accounting's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$127,000$10,583$61
75th Percentile$109,000$9,083$52
Average$91,315$7,610$44
25th Percentile$76,000$6,333$37
10th Percentile$65,000$5,417$31

Highest paying manager/finance accounting jobs

The highest paying types of managers/finance accounting are corporate controller, senior finance manager, and accounting director.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Corporate Controller$144,304$12,025$69.3857,715
Accounting Manager/Controller$93,973$7,831$45.1858,292
Cash Manager$93,363$7,780$44.8960,517
Finance Leader$117,284$9,774$56.3993,582
Administrative & Finance Manager$76,989$6,416$37.01143,109
Accounting Supervisor$68,923$5,744$33.1456,377

How would you rate the starting salaries for manager/finance accountings, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?

Gene Kovacs Ph.D.

Visiting Professor of Accounting Department, Bryant University

Starting salaries seem very good in the current environment; the future looks bright. Graduates that complement their accounting skills with economics, finance, math, and computer science will have a competitive advantage due to these complimentary fields' critical thinking focus. This combination of skills can command a premium in the labor market and expand graduates' options in the labor market.

Top companies hiring managers/finance accounting now:

  1. Citi jobs (5)
  2. PepsiCo jobs (6)
  3. Marriott International jobs (5)
  4. Navy Federal Credit Union jobs (5)
  5. AT&T jobs (7)

Which companies pay managers/finance accounting the most?

Manager/finance accounting salaries at Mayo Clinic and Genentech are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average manager/finance accounting salary at companies like Pacifi and Workday are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Mayo Clinic$179,986$86.53
2Genentech$133,353$64.11
3Pacifi$128,353$61.71
4Workday$126,355$60.75
5Constellation Brands$124,698$59.95
6Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation$124,269$59.74
7Alexion Pharmaceuticals$123,828$59.53
8DoorDash$122,701$58.99
9McKinsey & Company Inc$122,274$58.79
10SunPower$122,153$58.73
11Microsoft$121,968$58.64
12USG$121,908$58.61
13Arconic$121,156$58.25
14Amd$119,828$57.61
15Jo-Ann Stores$119,706$57.55
16Republic Services$119,641$57.52
17Blue Apron$119,314$57.36
18Abbott$119,044$57.23
19Starz$118,857$57.14
20Wabtec Corporation$118,794$57.11

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$95,000$93,400$91,800$90,200$88,600$87,000
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Manager/finance accounting salary trends

The average manager/finance accounting salary has risen by $18,388 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average manager/finance accounting earned $72,927 annually, but today, they earn $91,315 a year. That works out to a 10% change in pay for managers/finance accounting over the last decade.

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Average manager/finance accounting salary over time

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Manager/finance accounting salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$91,300$43.90+3.2%
2024$88,400$42.50+1.5%
2023$87,100$41.88+2.3%
2022$85,100$40.92+2.7%
2021$82,900$39.83+3.1%

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