How much does an inventory accountant make?

The average inventory accountant salary in the United States is $59,285. Inventory accountant salaries typically range between $46,000 and $76,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for inventory accountants is $28.5 per hour. Inventory accountant salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Inventory accountants earn the highest average salary in California.

Inventory accountant salary

Q: What state pays Inventory Accountants the most?

California pays Inventory Accountants the most in the United States, with an average salary of $72,743 per year, or $34.97 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as an inventory accountant?

You know if you are being paid fairly as an inventory accountant if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in District of Columbia you should be paid close to $69,970 per year.

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Average inventory accountant salary

$59,285

$28.5 hourly rate

Entry-level inventory accountant salary

$46,000 yearly salary

Updated December 15, 2025

Understanding Inventory Accountant Salaries

The role of an Inventory Accountant is pivotal in managing a company's inventory accuracy and financial reporting. As of October 2025, the average salary stands at $59,285 annually. Factors influencing this salary include geographical location, years of experience, and the specific sector in which one works.

For example, inventory accountants in high-demand states such as California and New York may earn significantly more than those in less populated areas. Entry-level positions typically start around $45,000, while experienced accountants can command salaries exceeding $75,000. Additionally, certifications and specialized skills can enhance earning potential.

It's crucial to research salary estimates from various sources to get a comprehensive view of what to expect. Websites like Zippia provide valuable insights into the salary range and job opportunities available for inventory accountants. By understanding these dynamics, you can make informed career decisions and position yourself for success in this field.

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Where can an Inventory Accountant earn more?

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Columbus, OH$74,605

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RH$73,392

Mint Technology$59,368

Inventory accountant salaries by experience level

Experience level	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
Entry-level inventory accountant	$39,200	$18.83
Mid-level inventory accountant	$56,400	$27.13
Senior-level inventory accountant	$95,500	$45.89

Inventory accountant salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Glassdoor and Ziprecruiter, the average salary for an inventory accountant typically falls between $59,285 and $72,617.

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$59,285yearly

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$72,617yearly

ZipRecruiter[2]

$67,750yearly

Average inventory accountant salary by state

The average inventory accountant salary in California, Washington, and Massachusetts are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average inventory accountant salary states are Mississippi, South Dakota, and Wyoming.

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Highest paying states for inventory accountants

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	California	$72,743	$34.97
2	District of Columbia	$69,970	$33.64
3	Rhode Island	$65,578	$31.53
4	Massachusetts	$65,987	$31.72
5	New York	$65,482	$31.48
6	Washington	$66,706	$32.07
7	New Jersey	$65,457	$31.47
8	Delaware	$59,230	$28.48
9	Georgia	$62,356	$29.98
10	Virginia	$63,594	$30.57
11	Wisconsin	$55,918	$26.88
12	Texas	$55,618	$26.74
13	New Hampshire	$60,855	$29.26
14	Arizona	$55,939	$26.89
15	Pennsylvania	$56,568	$27.20
16	Ohio	$53,247	$25.60
17	Oregon	$59,639	$28.67
18	Colorado	$55,759	$26.81
19	Florida	$55,283	$26.58
20	Maryland	$59,260	$28.49
21	Oklahoma	$55,834	$26.84
22	Tennessee	$51,283	$24.66
23	Nevada	$53,549	$25.74
24	Connecticut	$53,873	$25.90
25	Michigan	$52,726	$25.35
26	North Carolina	$54,031	$25.98
27	Minnesota	$52,633	$25.30
28	Louisiana	$54,031	$25.98
29	Idaho	$53,609	$25.77
30	Arkansas	$51,641	$24.83
31	South Carolina	$53,554	$25.75
32	Illinois	$51,089	$24.56
33	Missouri	$51,202	$24.62
34	Kentucky	$49,851	$23.97
35	Iowa	$49,077	$23.59
36	Utah	$48,155	$23.15
37	New Mexico	$51,154	$24.59
38	Alabama	$48,045	$23.10
39	Alaska	$52,812	$25.39
40	Indiana	$48,426	$23.28
41	Kansas	$49,277	$23.69
42	Hawaii	$46,622	$22.41
43	West Virginia	$45,299	$21.78
44	Vermont	$50,314	$24.19
45	Nebraska	$47,575	$22.87
46	Mississippi	$46,345	$22.28
47	Montana	$44,052	$21.18
48	Maine	$47,177	$22.68
49	South Dakota	$46,304	$22.26
50	Wyoming	$46,185	$22.20
51	North Dakota	$44,617	$21.45

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Highest paying cities for inventory accountants

The highest-paying cities for inventory accountants are San Francisco, CA, New York, NY, and Paramus, NJ.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	San Francisco, CA	$74,605	$35.87
2	New York, NY	$65,644	$31.56
3	Paramus, NJ	$65,429	$31.46
4	Richmond, VA	$63,394	$30.48
5	Silver Spring, MD	$59,160	$28.44
6	Casa Grande, AZ	$55,864	$26.86
7	Houston, TX	$55,691	$26.77
8	Denver, CO	$55,661	$26.76
9	Sarasota, FL	$55,484	$26.68
10	Greenville, NC	$54,862	$26.38
11	Bridgeport, CT	$54,018	$25.97
12	Fayetteville, AR	$51,523	$24.77
13	Franklin, TN	$51,245	$24.64
14	Niles, IL	$51,138	$24.59
15	Overland Park, KS	$49,222	$23.66
16	Elkhart, IN	$48,751	$23.44
17	Birmingham, AL	$47,952	$23.05

Inventory accountant salary details

An inventory accountant's salary ranges from $46,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $76,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average inventory accountant salary graph, trends, and summary

What is an inventory accountant's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$76,000	$6,333	$37
75th Percentile	$67,000	$5,583	$32
Average	$59,285	$4,940	$29
25th Percentile	$51,000	$4,250	$25
10th Percentile	$46,000	$3,833	$22

Highest paying inventory accountant jobs

The highest paying types of inventory accountants are senior tax accountant, certified public accountant, and senior accountant analyst.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Accountant/Consultant	$64,298	$5,358	$30.91	38,916
Certified Public Accountant	$76,693	$6,391	$36.87	78,792
Finance Analyst/Accountant	$62,975	$5,248	$30.28	118,043
Fixed Asset Accountant	$59,691	$4,974	$28.70	42,860
General Ledger Accountant	$60,034	$5,003	$28.86	81,408
Tax Accountant	$62,142	$5,178	$29.88	57,919

How would you rate the starting salaries for inventory accountants, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?

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Which companies pay inventory accountants the most?

Inventory accountant salaries at RH and Energy Transfer are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average inventory accountant salary at companies like CyberCoders and ADTRAN are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	RH	$73,392	$35.28
2	Energy Transfer	$66,788	$32.11
3	CyberCoders	$62,710	$30.15
4	ADTRAN	$62,593	$30.09
5	Honsador Lumber	$61,804	$29.71
6	B&H Photo Video	$61,576	$29.60
7	Hutchinson	$60,214	$28.95
8	Walmart	$60,187	$28.94
9	Lucid Motors	$60,162	$28.92
10	The Chefs' Warehouse	$59,824	$28.76
11	ALDI USA	$59,812	$28.76
12	Bioworld Merch	$59,727	$28.71
13	Fieldturf	$59,662	$28.68
14	Samsara	$59,627	$28.67
15	The Bradford Exchange	$59,626	$28.67
16	Perry Ellis International	$59,495	$28.60
17	Chromalloy Gas Turbine LLC	$59,492	$28.60
18	Frog Street	$59,394	$28.55
19	D M E Co	$59,368	$28.54
20	Mint Technology	$59,368	$28.54

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Inventory Accountant salary by industry

The average inventory accountant salary varies across industries:

The average inventory accountant salary in the energy industry is $62,124, the highest of any industry.
The average inventory accountant salary in the finance industry is $58,754.
Inventory accountants in the finance industry earn an average salary of $56,822, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for inventory accountants

Rank	Industry	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Energy	$62,124	$29.87
2	Retail	$58,754	$28.25
3	Manufacturing	$58,605	$28.18
4	Finance	$56,822	$27.32

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Inventory accountant salary trends

The average inventory accountant salary has risen by $8,632 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average inventory accountant earned $50,653 annually, but today, they earn $59,285 a year. That works out to a 8% change in pay for inventory accountants over the last decade.

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Average inventory accountant salary over time

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Inventory accountant salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2026	$59,300	$28.50	+2.7%
2025	$57,700	$27.72	+1.5%
2024	$56,800	$27.32	+1.6%
2023	$55,900	$26.87	+1.7%
2022	$54,900	$26.41	+1.4%

Recently added inventory accountant salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date added	Salary
Nutrien Ltd.	Accountant, Retail, Inventory Accounting	Loveland, CO	06/28/2025	$59,300
Gopuff	Inventory Accountant	Philadelphia, PA	06/26/2025	$65,000
Manpowergroup	Senior Inventory Accountant	Oak Brook, IL	06/14/2025	$80,000
Away Travel	Senior Inventory Accountant	New York, NY	06/12/2025	$100,000
Away	Senior Inventory Accountant	New York, NY	06/11/2025	$100,000
KPH Healthcare Services, Inc.	Tax & Inventory Accountant	East Syracuse, NY	06/10/2025	$37,566
Adecco Us, Inc.	Inventory Accountant	Arecibo, PR	05/31/2025	$25,044
University of Arkansas	Asset and Inventory Accountant	Little Rock, AR	05/27/2025	$44,500
KPH Healthcare Services, Inc.	Tax & Inventory Accountant	East Syracuse, NY	05/26/2025	$37,566
Resources Global Professionals	Interim Inventory Accountant	Miami, FL	05/21/2025	$93,915

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