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Accounting Salary Survey
How much money do CPAs make?
Your friends may get jealous (but what else is new?) Take a look at the average salaries for college graduates in public and private accounting. To see what you can get with CPA certification, add around 10 to 15 percent extra to the average starting salaries.
Employer |
Jr. Level (0 - 3 yrs.) |
Sr. Level (4 - 6 yrs.) |
Public Accounting (large firm) |
$47,500-$66,250 |
$64,000-$83,000 |
Public Accounting (medium firm) |
$41,500-$59,550 |
$57,500-$76,250 |
Public Accounting (small firm) |
$40,000-$53,250 |
$52,000-$66,500 |
Corporate Accounting (large co.) |
$36,750-$55,000 |
$53,500-$71,250 |
Corporate Accounting (medium co.) |
$34,500-$50,500 |
$49,250-$63,000 |
Corporate Accounting (small co.) |
$32,000-$46,750 |
$45,000-$56,500 |
Position |
Large Co. |
Small to Medium Co. |
Chief Financial Officer |
$177,750-$370,500 |
$91,000-$170,250 |
Corporate Controller |
$102,500-$161,500 |
$64,250-$117,000 |
Tax Manager |
$88,500-$123,750 |
$71,500-$95,250 |
Partner |
$150,000-$500,000+ |
$150,000-450,000 |
Source: 2008 Robert Half Salary Guide (Geographic region, experience, education, CPA certification and company size play a role in determining salary.
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