How much does a senior accounting associate make?

The average senior accounting associate salary in the United States is $105,152. Senior accounting associate salaries typically range between $73,000 and $150,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for senior accounting associates is $50.55 per hour. Senior accounting associate salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Senior accounting associates earn the highest average salary in Oregon.

Senior accounting associate salary

Q: What state pays Senior Accounting Associates the most?

Oregon pays Senior Accounting Associates the most in the United States, with an average salary of $117,617 per year, or $56.55 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a senior accounting associate?

You know if you are being paid fairly as a senior accounting associate if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in Washington you should be paid close to $114,550 per year.

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Average senior accounting associate salary

$105,152

$50.55 hourly rate

Entry-level senior accounting associate salary

$73,000 yearly salary

Updated December 15, 2025

Average Senior Accounting Associate Salary

The average salary for a Senior Accounting Associate in the United States is $105,152 annually. This translates to about $51 per hour, reflecting the significant expertise required for this position. Salaries for Senior Accounting Associates can vary based on factors such as location, industry, and years of experience.

Factors Influencing Salary

Location plays a crucial role in salary determination. States like California, New York, and Texas often offer higher salaries due to the cost of living and demand for skilled accounting professionals. Additionally, industries such as finance and technology frequently provide more competitive compensation packages.

Career Opportunities

Senior Accounting Associates can advance their careers in various directions, including management positions or specialized roles in auditing and tax preparation. Continuous education and certification, such as becoming a CPA, can further enhance earning potential and job prospects.

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Senior accounting associate salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Glassdoor and Payscale, the average salary for a senior accounting associate typically falls between $35,000 and $105,152.

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$105,152yearly

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$64,536yearly

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$35,000yearly

Average senior accounting associate salary by state

The average senior accounting associate salary in Oregon, Washington, and Arizona are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average senior accounting associate salary states are Missouri, West Virginia, and Nebraska.

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Highest paying states for senior accounting associates

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Oregon	$117,617	$56.55
2	Connecticut	$101,753	$48.92
3	Arizona	$104,224	$50.11
4	California	$102,538	$49.30
5	District of Columbia	$102,198	$49.13
6	Nevada	$93,531	$44.97
7	Washington	$114,550	$55.07
8	Massachusetts	$98,933	$47.56
9	New Hampshire	$98,091	$47.16
10	Virginia	$102,251	$49.16
11	Pennsylvania	$99,608	$47.89
12	Rhode Island	$96,172	$46.24
13	Delaware	$89,657	$43.10
14	Maryland	$93,838	$45.11
15	Utah	$87,445	$42.04
16	Vermont	$96,346	$46.32
17	New Jersey	$90,532	$43.52
18	Georgia	$86,718	$41.69
19	New York	$86,866	$41.76
20	Minnesota	$79,514	$38.23
21	Montana	$75,037	$36.08
22	New Mexico	$82,276	$39.56
23	Maine	$80,505	$38.70
24	Wisconsin	$78,600	$37.79
25	Michigan	$78,687	$37.83
26	North Carolina	$80,817	$38.85
27	Texas	$73,269	$35.23
28	Ohio	$74,875	$36.00
29	Tennessee	$70,368	$33.83
30	Indiana	$77,427	$37.22
31	Louisiana	$79,285	$38.12
32	Idaho	$75,210	$36.16
33	Illinois	$71,168	$34.22
34	Colorado	$65,271	$31.38
35	Florida	$67,682	$32.54
36	Oklahoma	$71,364	$34.31
37	Iowa	$67,087	$32.25
38	Alaska	$73,229	$35.21
39	Alabama	$68,198	$32.79
40	Kentucky	$65,568	$31.52
41	South Carolina	$69,822	$33.57
42	Arkansas	$65,461	$31.47
43	Nebraska	$62,315	$29.96
44	Missouri	$62,841	$30.21
45	Mississippi	$67,774	$32.58
46	Wyoming	$65,920	$31.69
47	Hawaii	$55,116	$26.50
48	Kansas	$64,292	$30.91
49	West Virginia	$62,676	$30.13
50	North Dakota	$61,824	$29.72
51	South Dakota	$61,466	$29.55

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Highest paying cities for senior accounting associates

The highest-paying cities for senior accounting associates are Seattle, WA, San Francisco, CA, and Arlington, VA.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Seattle, WA	$115,682	$55.62
2	San Francisco, CA	$114,026	$54.82
3	Arlington, VA	$104,246	$50.12
4	Washington, DC	$102,240	$49.15
5	Hartford, CT	$101,892	$48.99
6	Philadelphia, PA	$100,626	$48.38
7	Boston, MA	$99,062	$47.63
8	Baltimore, MD	$94,256	$45.32
9	Jersey City, NJ	$90,683	$43.60
10	Wilmington, DE	$89,838	$43.19
11	New York, NY	$87,096	$41.87
12	Atlanta, GA	$85,915	$41.31
13	Raleigh, NC	$82,977	$39.89
14	Albuquerque, NM	$82,756	$39.79
15	Minneapolis, MN	$79,523	$38.23
16	Detroit, MI	$79,243	$38.10
17	Milwaukee, WI	$79,100	$38.03
18	Cleveland, OH	$77,384	$37.20
19	Indianapolis, IN	$76,736	$36.89
20	Austin, TX	$73,999	$35.58

Senior accounting associate salary details

A senior accounting associate's salary ranges from $73,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $150,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average senior accounting associate salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a senior accounting associate's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$150,000	$12,500	$72
75th Percentile	$127,000	$10,583	$61
Average	$105,152	$8,763	$51
25th Percentile	$86,000	$7,167	$41
10th Percentile	$73,000	$6,083	$35

Highest paying senior accounting associate jobs

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

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Manager/Finance Accounting	$91,315	$7,610	$43.90	132,824
Accounting Manager/Controller	$93,973	$7,831	$45.18	58,292
Accounting Director	$132,126	$11,011	$63.52	56,323
Accounting Supervisor	$68,923	$5,744	$33.14	56,377
Accounting Internship	$30,642	$2,554	$14.73	80,299
Accounting Clerk	$38,683	$3,224	$18.60	106,969

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

Alyson Ma Ph.D.

Chair and Professor, University of San Diego

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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.

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Which companies pay senior accounting associates the most?

Senior accounting associate salaries at The Walt Disney Company and The Pacific Bridge Companies are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average senior accounting associate salary at companies like Bankers Trust Company and Capital Group are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	The Walt Disney Company	$152,016	$73.08
2	The Pacific Bridge Companies	$120,855	$58.10
3	Bankers Trust Company	$109,193	$52.50
4	Capital Group	$106,851	$51.37
5	JPMorgan Chase & Co.	$104,378	$50.18
6	Dimensional Fund Advisors	$101,286	$48.70
7	Amgen	$100,028	$48.09
8	Bechtel Corporation	$98,728	$47.47
9	Kforce	$98,210	$47.22
10	The Rock Creek Group	$98,204	$47.21
11	Advent Software	$97,947	$47.09
12	RSM US	$96,563	$46.42
13	SOAProjects Inc	$96,235	$46.27
14	Rehmann	$95,728	$46.02
15	BDO USA	$94,798	$45.58
16	Pwc	$93,595	$45.00
17	EisnerAmper	$91,704	$44.09
18	Dembo Jones	$91,641	$44.06
19	PKF O'Connor Davies	$91,174	$43.83
20	New York Life Insurance	$90,829	$43.67

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Senior Accounting Associate salary by industry

The average senior accounting associate salary varies across industries:

The average senior accounting associate salary in the technology industry is $96,545, the highest of any industry.
The average senior accounting associate salary in the finance industry is $92,799.
Senior accounting associates in the professional industry earn an average salary of $68,791, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for senior accounting associates

Rank	Industry	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Technology	$96,545	$46.42
2	Finance	$92,799	$44.61
3	Pharmaceutical	$86,133	$41.41
4	Real Estate	$82,994	$39.90
5	Transportation	$81,650	$39.25
6	Manufacturing	$81,255	$39.06
7	Professional	$68,791	$33.07

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Senior accounting associate salary trends

The average senior accounting associate salary has risen by $19,017 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average senior accounting associate earned $86,135 annually, but today, they earn $105,152 a year. That works out to a 10% change in pay for senior accounting associates over the last decade.

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Average senior accounting associate salary over time

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Senior accounting associate salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2026	$105,000	$50.55	+2.8%
2025	$102,000	$49.15	+2.4%
2024	$99,800	$47.97	+2.5%
2023	$97,300	$46.77	+2.2%
2022	$95,200	$45.76	+3.0%

Recently added senior accounting associate salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date added	Salary
Get It-Finance	Senior Accounting Associate at Premier CPA Firm-Remote \| WFH	Phoenix, AZ	06/29/2025	$40,000
Packaging Corporation of America	Senior Accounting Associate	South Gate, CA	06/27/2025	$49,280
Round Rock	Senior Accounting Associate-Cedar Ridge HS	Round Rock, TX	06/17/2025	$45,392
Geller & Company	Senior Accounting Associate	Day, NY	06/13/2025	$92,000
Capital One	Senior Associate, Accounting	Richmond, VA	05/28/2025	$86,000
Profitwise Accounting	Senior Accounting Associate-Remote)	San Diego, CA	05/28/2025	$56,349
Get It-Finance	Senior Accounting Associate at Premier CPA Firm-Remote \| WFH	Phoenix, AZ	05/26/2025	$40,000
G Client Services	Senior Accounting Associate	New York, NY	05/22/2025	$92,000
Geller & Company	Senior Accounting Associate	New York, NY	05/21/2025	$92,000
BTS	Senior Accounting Associate	Chicago, IL	05/12/2025	$55,000

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