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Fiscal assistant salary

Average fiscal assistant salary

$38,526

$18.52 hourly rate

Entry-level fiscal assistant salary
$28,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Understanding Fiscal Assistant Salaries

The average salary for a Fiscal Assistant is approximately $38,526 per year. This figure, translating to about $19 per hour, varies widely across different states and industries. For instance, Fiscal Assistants in high-demand areas or specialized sectors may command higher salaries due to the increased cost of living and competition for talent.

Experience also plays a crucial role in salary determination. Entry-level positions typically start at lower rates, while those with several years of experience can see salaries climb significantly. In addition, the level of responsibility and the specific duties assigned can influence earnings. For example, Fiscal Assistants who take on supervisory roles or manage larger budgets often earn more than their peers.

Highest Paying States for Fiscal Assistants

States such as California, New York, and Texas consistently rank among the highest paying for Fiscal Assistants. Understanding the landscape of salaries by state can help job seekers make informed decisions about where to apply. For those considering a career in this field, reviewing salary estimates and job openings in these locations can provide valuable insights into potential earnings.

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Where can a Fiscal Assistant earn more?

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Brookhaven National Laboratory$65,845
The Ohio State University$33,947

Fiscal assistant salaries by experience level

Experience levelAvg. salaryHourly rate
Entry-level fiscal assistant$27,200$13.09
Mid-level fiscal assistant$38,900$18.69
Senior-level fiscal assistant$51,100$24.55

Fiscal assistant salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Glassdoor, SalaryExpert and Comparably, the average salary for a fiscal assistant typically falls between $30,619 and $50,426.
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$38,526yearly
glassdoor[1]
$50,426yearly
comparably[2]
$30,619yearly
Salary.com[3]
$35,676yearly
SalaryExpert[4]
$39,666yearly

Average fiscal assistant salary by state

The average fiscal assistant salary in New York, Massachusetts, and New Jersey are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average fiscal assistant salary states are Montana, Indiana, and Kansas.

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Highest paying states for fiscal assistants

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1New York$53,448$25.70
2Massachusetts$50,331$24.20
3Delaware$49,249$23.68
4Connecticut$47,544$22.86
5New Jersey$50,018$24.05
6Oregon$42,608$20.48
7District of Columbia$46,391$22.30
8Alaska$41,591$20.00
9Maryland$45,461$21.86
10Pennsylvania$42,912$20.63
11Vermont$43,106$20.72
12New Hampshire$44,871$21.57
13Rhode Island$44,813$21.54
14Virginia$42,418$20.39
15Texas$40,825$19.63
16California$40,991$19.71
17Florida$36,761$17.67
18Washington$39,227$18.86
19Ohio$36,342$17.47
20Michigan$37,168$17.87
21Wisconsin$36,646$17.62
22Illinois$37,813$18.18
23Hawaii$39,402$18.94
24Arizona$35,211$16.93
25Nebraska$34,289$16.49
26Minnesota$35,371$17.01
27North Carolina$36,491$17.54
28Colorado$36,370$17.49
29Maine$35,831$17.23
30Iowa$34,620$16.64
31Oklahoma$35,432$17.03
32Tennessee$32,027$15.40
33Louisiana$35,152$16.90
34Arkansas$33,875$16.29
35Utah$33,596$16.15
36Montana$31,504$15.15
37New Mexico$34,309$16.49
38Missouri$33,689$16.20
39Georgia$33,768$16.23
40Nevada$32,207$15.48
41Wyoming$32,876$15.81
42Kentucky$31,549$15.17
43Alabama$32,745$15.74
44South Carolina$32,095$15.43
45North Dakota$30,335$14.58
46Indiana$31,290$15.04
47South Dakota$31,620$15.20
48Idaho$28,927$13.91
49Mississippi$31,657$15.22
50Kansas$30,890$14.85
51West Virginia$28,262$13.59

Highest paying cities for fiscal assistants

The highest-paying cities for fiscal assistants are New York, NY, Boston, MA, and Farmington, CT.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1New York, NY$53,510$25.73
2Boston, MA$50,352$24.21
3Farmington, CT$47,537$22.85
4Alexandria, VA$43,554$20.94
5Lebanon, PA$42,765$20.56
6Stockton, CA$41,023$19.72
7Arlington Heights, IL$37,961$18.25
8Miami, FL$37,178$17.87
9Milwaukee, WI$36,621$17.61
10Greeley, CO$36,369$17.49
11Columbus, OH$35,887$17.25

Fiscal assistant salary details

A fiscal assistant's salary ranges from $28,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $52,000 at the 90th percentile.

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What is a fiscal assistant's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$52,000$4,333$25
75th Percentile$45,000$3,750$22
Average$38,526$3,211$19
25th Percentile$32,000$2,667$15
10th Percentile$28,000$2,333$13

Highest paying fiscal assistant jobs

The highest paying types of fiscal assistants are audit assistant, accounting associate, and accounting administrator.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Accounts Receivable Clerk$36,425$3,035$17.5187,935
Accounts Payable Clerk$38,333$3,194$18.4389,564
Accountable Clerk$38,120$3,177$18.3381,209
Accounting Clerk$38,683$3,224$18.60106,969
Accounting Technician$41,337$3,445$19.8739,972
Finance Clerk$39,225$3,269$18.86143,372

Which companies pay fiscal assistants the most?

Fiscal assistant salaries at Brookhaven National Laboratory and University of California, Berkeley are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average fiscal assistant salary at companies like The University of Chicago and Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania are highly competitive.

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Fiscal Assistant salary by industry

The average fiscal assistant salary varies across industries:

  • The average fiscal assistant salary in the transportation industry is $37,410, the highest of any industry.
  • The average fiscal assistant salary in the finance industry is $37,245.
  • Fiscal assistants in the government industry earn an average salary of $34,562, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for fiscal assistants

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Transportation$37,410$17.99
2Hospitality$37,245$17.91
3Health Care$36,977$17.78
4Non Profits$36,263$17.43
5Education$36,035$17.32
6Professional$35,367$17.00
7Government$34,562$16.62

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Fiscal assistant salary trends

The average fiscal assistant salary has risen by $6,967 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average fiscal assistant earned $31,559 annually, but today, they earn $38,526 a year. That works out to a 10% change in pay for fiscal assistants over the last decade.

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Average fiscal assistant salary over time

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Fiscal assistant salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2026$38,500$18.52+2.8%
2025$37,500$18.01+2.4%
2024$36,600$17.57+2.5%
2023$35,600$17.14+2.2%
2022$34,900$16.77+3.0%

Recently added fiscal assistant salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
State of FloridaFiscal Assistant ISpring Hill, FL06/29/2025$33,760
Registered Nurse In Rochester and Surrounding Areas, New YorkFiscal Intermediary AssistantAmherst, NY06/29/2025$45,914
University of FloridaFiscal Assistant IIGainesville, FL06/28/2025$41,740
State of VirginiaFiscal Assistant IEnon, VA06/28/2025$28,513
Heritage Christian ServicesFiscal Intermediary AssistantAmherst, NY06/27/2025$45,914
Bay AgingVDC Fiscal Assistant-Customer ServiceUrbanna, VA06/20/2025$42,784
The Children's Home Society of New JerseyFiscal AssistantTrenton, NJ06/10/2025$47,000
The Children's Home Society of New JerseyFiscal AssistantTrenton, NJ05/26/2025$47,000
State of VirginiaAdministrative & Fiscal Assistant-LEE CountyPennington Gap, VA05/25/2025$36,501
DetailsAdministrative & Fiscal Assistant-LEE CountyEnon, VA05/25/2025$36,501

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