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Salaries are like everything else, they will change depending on the market or the area of the country you live in. They can also be dependant on your education level, as well as how you present yourself. There are a number of different factors that can affect your salary. In most cases, even benefits affect salaries.
The median average salary for a Certified Public Accountant was $59,000 per year. After several years of experience on the job, that number rises to between $70,000 and $85,000 per year.
As with most careers, accounting jobs with the government will pay less than if you are working in the private sector. The variation also occurs depending on the city you live in. Larger cities tend to have higher costs of living and therefore, larger salaries.
In accounting there are the big four firms and there is everyone else. The accounting job market tends to follow what the big four firms are paying. This may vary slightly depending on your situation, education and location, but overall, it is meant to be a good guide for what to expect:
An entry level associate in accounting working for a Big Four firm can expect a salary range of $50,000 to $70,000 per year, with an average of $55,000 per year.
A Junior Staff Accountant in accounting working for a Big Four firm can expect a salary range of $46,000 to $63,000 per year.
With a couple of years experience, the Junior Staff Accountant can be making up to $80,000 per year.
A Senior Staff Accountant in accounting working for a Big Four firm should have three to five years experience.
They can expect a salary range of $65,000 to $95,000 per year.
An Accounting Manager working for a Big Four firm should have five to seven years experience.
They can expect a salary range of $65,000 to $140,000 per year.
A Senior Accounting Manager working for a Big Four firm should have more than seven years experience.
They can expect a salary range of $72,000 to $160,000 per year.
A Partner working for a Big Four firm should have more than ten years experience.
They can expect a salary range of $200,000 to $3,000,000 per year.