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Accounting supervisor salary

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Average accounting supervisor salary

$68,923

$33.14 hourly rate

Entry-level accounting supervisor salary
$50,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding Accounting Supervisor Salaries

The average salary for an Accounting Supervisor in the United States is $68,923 per year. This figure can vary significantly based on location, years of experience, and the specific industry. For instance, states like California and New York often report higher salaries due to a higher cost of living and demand for skilled professionals.

Entry-level supervisors may start at lower wages, while those with extensive experience can earn upwards of $90,000 annually. Factors influencing salary include the size of the company and the sector in which it operates, such as finance, healthcare, or manufacturing.

To maximize earning potential, consider pursuing additional certifications or an advanced degree in accounting or finance. This not only enhances your skill set but also positions you favorably for promotions and raises. Additionally, networking and staying updated on industry trends can lead to new opportunities that further increase your salary.

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Where can an Accounting Supervisor earn more?

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Saint Paul, MN$60,651
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eBay$117,453
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Accounting supervisor salaries by experience level

Experience levelAvg. salaryHourly rate
Entry-level accounting supervisor$45,500$21.90
Mid-level accounting supervisor$65,600$31.54
Senior-level accounting supervisor$111,000$53.35

Accounting supervisor salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Indeed, Glassdoor, Comparably and Payscale, the average salary for an accounting supervisor typically falls between $68,923 and $99,791.
zippia
$68,923yearly
glassdoor[1]
$88,277yearly
indeed[2]
$80,186yearly
comparably[3]
$99,791yearly
Salary.com[4]
$87,879yearly
payscale[5]
$72,180yearly

Average accounting supervisor salary by state

The highest-paying states for accounting supervisors are New York, New Jersey, and California. The lowest average accounting supervisor salary states are Kentucky, Mississippi, and Hawaii.

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Highest paying states for accounting supervisors

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1District of Columbia$101,062$48.59
2New York$85,747$41.22
3Nevada$76,839$36.94
4California$81,326$39.10
5Oregon$78,608$37.79
6Massachusetts$77,519$37.27
7Delaware$72,501$34.86
8New Jersey$81,962$39.40
9Washington$77,536$37.28
10Texas$68,461$32.91
11Colorado$67,810$32.60
12Utah$65,695$31.58
13Connecticut$70,791$34.03
14Ohio$67,455$32.43
15Rhode Island$66,558$32.00
16Maryland$68,268$32.82
17Illinois$63,158$30.36
18Wisconsin$64,396$30.96
19Arizona$63,167$30.37
20Pennsylvania$61,919$29.77
21New Hampshire$61,908$29.76
22North Carolina$63,775$30.66
23Michigan$61,903$29.76
24Montana$59,614$28.66
25Virginia$63,801$30.67
26Minnesota$60,584$29.13
27South Carolina$63,077$30.33
28Tennessee$59,110$28.42
29Georgia$61,309$29.48
30Florida$60,193$28.94
31Maine$59,287$28.50
32Vermont$61,808$29.72
33Alaska$60,265$28.97
34Oklahoma$58,852$28.29
35West Virginia$57,419$27.61
36Idaho$57,759$27.77
37Indiana$56,618$27.22
38Arkansas$55,402$26.64
39Hawaii$51,652$24.83
40Iowa$53,440$25.69
41Kansas$54,118$26.02
42South Dakota$54,423$26.16
43Missouri$53,051$25.51
44New Mexico$55,462$26.66
45Kentucky$52,771$25.37
46Nebraska$50,248$24.16
47Alabama$53,981$25.95
48Louisiana$54,122$26.02
49Wyoming$50,503$24.28
50North Dakota$51,559$24.79
51Mississippi$52,335$25.16

Highest paying cities for accounting supervisors

The highest-paying cities for accounting supervisors are Washington, DC, San Francisco, CA, and New York, NY.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Washington, DC$101,138$48.62
2San Francisco, CA$92,577$44.51
3New York, NY$85,882$41.29
4Jersey City, NJ$82,237$39.54
5Seattle, WA$77,989$37.49
6Boston, MA$77,679$37.35
7Portland, OR$77,588$37.30
8Las Vegas, NV$75,773$36.43
9Wilmington, DE$72,713$34.96
10Hartford, CT$70,966$34.12
11Austin, TX$68,713$33.04
12Baltimore, MD$68,548$32.96
13Englewood, CO$67,803$32.60
14Dublin, OH$67,031$32.23
15Raleigh, NC$64,438$30.98
16Richmond, VA$63,571$30.56
17Phoenix, AZ$63,455$30.51
18Chicago, IL$63,385$30.47
19Atlanta, GA$61,244$29.44
20Saint Paul, MN$60,651$29.16

Accounting supervisor salary details

An accounting supervisor's salary ranges from $50,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $93,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average accounting supervisor salary graph, trends, and summary

What is an accounting supervisor's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$93,000$7,750$45
75th Percentile$81,000$6,750$39
Average$68,923$5,744$33
25th Percentile$58,000$4,833$28
10th Percentile$50,000$4,167$24

Highest paying accounting supervisor jobs

The highest paying types of accounting supervisors are accounting director, account leader, and accounting manager/controller.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Project Accountant$60,467$5,039$29.0743,672
Manager/Finance Accounting$91,315$7,610$43.90132,824
Accounting Consultant$62,830$5,236$30.2174,894
Account Leader$108,843$9,070$52.33135,207
Cost Accounting Manager$89,286$7,441$42.9361,135
Accounting Manager/Controller$93,973$7,831$45.1858,292

How would you rate the starting salaries for accounting supervisors, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?

Alyson Ma Ph.D.

Chair and Professor, University of San Diego

Economics is a combination of critical thinking, problem-solving, and quantitatively analyzing relationships using data. Students studying Economics are trained to interpret the big picture and present complex information about how an economy functions. Given the analytical and quantitative skills, it is not surprising that Economics majors earn higher than average starting salaries. The preliminary 2020 data shows an average salary of $63k for Economics and Business Economics Majors at USD.

Coupled with work experience, students trained in Economics also outpace their peers to advance in their careers. According to Monster.com, a major in Economics ranks third on the fast track to $100K. Additionally, the Wall Street Journal shows that Economics has the highest Mid-Career 90th Percentile Salary for those with a bachelor's degree at $210,000.

A cautionary note is that Economics is not for everyone. Students who gravitate toward Economics tend to be fascinated by the world around them. They are the analytical type and appreciate the logical beauty of math. If you asked many 'why' questions when you were little, then Economics might be for you.

Top companies hiring accounting supervisors now:

  1. BNY Mellon jobs (52)
  2. JPMorgan Chase & Co. jobs (29)
  3. Cargill jobs (24)
  4. Sam's Club jobs (29)
  5. Motorola Solutions jobs (20)

Which companies pay accounting supervisors the most?

Accounting supervisor salaries at eBay and Accelrys are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average accounting supervisor salary at companies like StubHub and AbbVie are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1eBay$117,453$56.47
2Accelrys$115,127$55.35
3StubHub$111,836$53.77
4AbbVie$103,769$49.89
5Koch Industries$101,549$48.82
6Marathon Petroleum$99,948$48.05
7Ubiquiti$97,100$46.68
8Valero Energy$96,813$46.54
9JPMorgan Chase & Co.$96,614$46.45
10Crestline Investors$96,090$46.20
11HedgeServ$95,552$45.94
12Baker Hughes$93,435$44.92
13Fiserv$92,330$44.39
14Occidental Petroleum$92,066$44.26
15Halliburton$91,660$44.07
16Callon Petroleum$91,303$43.90
17Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors$90,690$43.60
18Littelfuse$90,119$43.33
19Toyota Financial Svc$89,716$43.13
20Global Partners$88,763$42.67

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Accounting Supervisor salary by industry

The average accounting supervisor salary varies across industries:

  • The average accounting supervisor salary in the finance industry is $86,930, the highest of any industry.
  • The average accounting supervisor salary in the finance industry is $78,617.
  • Accounting supervisors in the hospitality industry earn an average salary of $63,082, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for accounting supervisors

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Finance$86,930$41.79
2Technology$78,617$37.80
3Retail$73,917$35.54
4Manufacturing$73,871$35.51
5Transportation$71,888$34.56
6Professional$69,774$33.55
7Hospitality$63,082$30.33

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Accounting supervisor salary trends

The average accounting supervisor salary has risen by $10,035 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average accounting supervisor earned $58,888 annually, but today, they earn $68,923 a year. That works out to a 8% change in pay for accounting supervisors over the last decade.

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Average accounting supervisor salary over time

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Accounting supervisor salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$68,900$33.14+2.7%
2024$67,000$32.23+1.5%
2023$66,100$31.76+1.6%
2022$65,000$31.24+1.7%
2021$63,900$30.70+1.4%

Recently added accounting supervisor salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Sei Global ServicesFund Accounting Supervisor, Private Equity/Hedge Funds (Hybrid)New York, NY06/29/2025$70,000
SEIFund Accounting Supervisor, Private Equity/Hedge Funds (Hybrid)New York, NY06/29/2025$70,000
Columbia Valley Community Health CenterAccounting SupervisorWenatchee, WA06/28/2025$200,000
Cupertino ElectricGL Accounting SupervisorSan Jose, CA06/27/2025$150,000
Holman AutomotiveDealership Accounting SupervisorSan Diego, CA06/27/2025$67,670
Tews Company*Remote* Patient Accounting SupervisorOrlando, FL06/27/2025$68,871
AuriaAccounting Supervisor-Accounts Payable & General LedgerColorado Springs, CO06/27/2025$100,000
Perris Union High School DistrictSupervisor of AccountingPerris, CA06/27/2025$101,682
Encore Capital GroupConsumer Accounting SupervisorSan Diego, CA06/26/2025$68,640
Valley PresbyterianPatient Accounting SupervisorLos Angeles, CA06/26/2025$71,271

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