Accounting Associate Salary in the United States

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Accounting Associate Salary

How much does an Accounting Associate make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Accounting Associate in the United States is $44,606. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $37,953 to a high of $53,516, with most professionals earning between $41,124 and $49,270.

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Accounting Associate Salaries by Percentile
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10th Percentile Accounting Associate Salary $37,953 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Accounting Associate Salary $41,124 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Accounting Associate Salary $44,606 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Accounting Associate Salary $49,270 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Accounting Associate Salary $53,516 US April 01, 2025
25% $41,124 10% $37,953 90% $53,516 75% $49,270 $44,606 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Accounting Clerk I

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Accounting Associate

    1 - 3 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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    Accounting Clerk III

    3 - 5 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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49270
44606

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41124
49270
44606
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Accounting Associate in the United States. The base salary for Accounting Associate ranges from $41,124 to $49,270 with the average base salary of $44,606. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $41,124 to $49,270 with the average total cash compensation of $44,606.

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Skills associated with Accounting Associate: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Basis, Timely

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