CPA Salary in the US
$75,330
per year
per month
$6,280
per month
per year
Bonus
$5,200/year
Bonus
$430/month
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Average Salary
The average salary for a CPA is $75,330 per year ($6,280 per month), which is $21,840 (+41%) higher than the average salary in the US.
A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) can expect an average starting salary of $52,843. The highest salaries can exceed $136,800.
A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) can expect an average starting salary of $52,843. The highest salaries can exceed $136,800.
$52,843
Low
$75,330
Average salary
$136,800
High
$4,400
Low
$6,280
Average salary
$11,400
High
Total pay includes salary and bonus.
$1,500 $76,100 $153,640 | ||
| Salary | $52,843 - 136,800 | |
| Bonus | $1,500 - 16,840 | |
| Total Pay | $54,343 - 153,640 |
$130 $6,340 $12,800 | ||
| Salary | $4,400 - 11,400 | |
| Bonus | $130 - 1,400 | |
| Total Pay | $4,530 - 12,800 |
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CPA Accountant Salary Range
Among CPA qualified Accountants in the US, early career Accountants with a CPA tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced and highly skilled Senior Accountants and CPAs with an MBA (Master of Business Administration) enjoy the highest salaries.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| CPA MBA | $104K/year | +38% |
| CPA Manager | $95K/year | +26% |
| Senior Accountant CPA | $90K/year | +19% |
CPA - Pay by Experience Level in the United States
An Entry Level Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $58,000 per year. A mid career CPA with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $71,000, while a Senior CPA with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $89,000. Certified Public Accountants with more than 20 years of experience earn $100,000 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a CPA
| Late Career | ▲ +33% |
| Senior | ▲ +18% |
| Average Salary | $75,330/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -6% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -23% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
54%
54%
Male
46%
46%
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