Accountants and Auditors pay in the US: advertised rates, October 2026
By YourJobs Editorial
Based on 2,054 Accountants and Auditors postings on yourjobs.com between 21 September and 21 October 2026, of which 31% stated pay. The median advertised hourly rate was $38.46 (n = 642 postings with pay); the middle half of postings offered $28.05 to $49.28. This page was built 21 October 2026.
Advertised pay
| Measure | Hourly | Annual equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile | $28.05 | $58,344 |
| Median advertised hourly rate | $38.46 | $79,997 |
| 75th percentile | $49.28 | $102,502 |
| Highest advertised rate we recorded | $120.19 | $249,995 |
Sample
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Postings, 21 September to 21 October 2026 | 2,054 |
| Postings that stated pay | 642 (31%) |
| Pay figures that came with a stated period | 6% |
| Postings with an employment type recorded | 540 (26%) |
| Full time, of postings with a type recorded | 98% |
| Part time, of postings with a type recorded | 2% |
| Employers | 79 |
| Cities | 194 |
Highest advertised rate we recorded
This is one posting, shown with its evidence. It is the top of the range, not a typical rate.
- Rate
- $120.19 per hour (hourly equivalent)
- As stated
- $200,000 to $250,000 per year
- Job title
- Sr Director, Central Channel - CPA/Bank
- Employer
- Paychex
- Location
- Tempe, Arizona
- First seen
- 23 September 2026
- Posting text
- “…the starting base pay range for this position is $200,000-$250,000 annually. Please keep in mind that this range is t…”
- Posting
- View this job, still open
Employers posting the most Accountants and Auditors jobs in the US
| Employer | Postings | Median advertised hourly rate | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intuit | 544 | Open jobs | |
| Tyson Eye | 380 | Open jobs | |
| Sid Jacobson JCC | 282 | $49.28 | Open jobs |
| Intuit Careers | 256 | $36.96 | Open jobs |
| Bjm Employer Inc | 154 | Open jobs | |
| City of Essex Junction | 122 | $28.05 | Open jobs |
| TEAL BECKER & CHIARAMONTE CPAs | 99 | Open jobs | |
| J. Otis Mitchell Co., P.C. | 86 | $26.44 | Open jobs |
| CCMI | 11 | Open jobs | |
| MM Solutions | 10 | Open jobs |
A median is shown only where at least 30 of the employer's postings stated pay. Employers are counted by name as posted.
Accountants and Auditors pay by state
| State | Postings | Median advertised hourly rate | Pay page |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 504 | $49.28 | Accountants and Auditors pay in New York |
| Florida | 413 | Accountants and Auditors pay in Florida | |
| California | 341 | $36.96 | Accountants and Auditors pay in California |
| Texas | 295 | $26.44 | Accountants and Auditors pay in Texas |
| Georgia | 127 | Accountants and Auditors pay in Georgia | |
| Vermont | 122 | $28.05 | Accountants and Auditors pay in Vermont |
| Illinois | 119 | $33.74 | Accountants and Auditors pay in Illinois |
| Connecticut | 32 | Accountants and Auditors pay in Connecticut | |
| Colorado | 16 | ||
| South Carolina | 12 | ||
| Idaho | 10 | ||
| New Jersey | 9 | ||
| North Carolina | 6 | ||
| Oklahoma | 6 | ||
| Arkansas | 5 |
Month by month
| Month | Postings | With pay | Median hourly | 25th pct | 75th pct | Remote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 (to date) | 1,817 | 533 | $38.46 | $28.05 | $49.28 | 0% |
| September 2026 | 57 | 38 | $36.96 | $36.96 | $36.96 | 0% |
| August 2026 | 270 | 270 | $34.25 | $34.25 | $34.25 | 0% |
A month is the month a posting was first seen. Pay cells are blank where fewer than 30 postings stated pay.
Data collection began on 20 October 2026. Earlier months contain only postings that were still live on that date, so they are partial.
Comparison with official earnings data
For comparison, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (May 2023) median annual wage for this occupation was $79,880 (national). Advertised pay and earned pay are different measures.
Related pages
- Current Accountants and Auditors jobs
- Top employers hiring in the US
- Pay data for all occupations
- How the data is collected and calculated
Notes and sources
Hourly equivalents assume 2,080 hours a year (40 x 52); daily 8 hours; weekly 40 hours. Advertised pay is what employers posted, not what workers earn.
Source: yourjobs.com job postings (ClickCast feed), parsed as described on the methodology page. Updated daily; this page was built 21 October 2026, 08:19.
Download the data: pay by occupation and state (CSV), licensed CC BY 4.0.
Cite as:
YourJobs (2026). Advertised pay for Accountants and Auditors in the US, 21 September to 21 October 2026. https://yourjobs.com/pay/accountants-and-auditors