Accountant Salary
The short answer
The median pay for accountants and auditors in the U.S. was $83,680 a year ($40.23 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Most earned between $56,020 and $144,090.
Pay range
- Lower pay (10% earn less)
- $56,020
- Middle (median)
- $83,680
- Higher pay (10% earn more)
- $144,090
- Median per hour
- $40.23
Government category: Accountants and Auditors. National figures for May 2025; pay in your area may be higher or lower.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a accountant make?
The median pay for accountants and auditors in the U.S. was $83,680 a year ($40.23 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Most earned between $56,020 and $144,090.
What do current accounting jobs on Gray Hair Jobs pay?
Of 10 current listings that post a yearly pay range, the typical (median) midpoint is $95,859. Pay depends on location, experience and hours.
Can I earn this working part-time?
The figures above are for all workers, most of them full-time. Part-time pay is usually quoted per hour; the median hourly wage was $40.23. Check each listing for its exact pay and hours.