Salaries in Accounting

My firm just completed its compensation review and informed us that it had adjusted all salaries to reflect the market. The raise I received amounted to a standard 3%. This sounds a lot like your typ… more

The consensus for a while was that job hopping would pretty much guarantee you a 15 to 25 percent salary bump. Are people still seeing those kinds of numbers when changing jobs?

My firm just announced a total raise freeze, but they are spinning it as a win because we're moving to unlimited PTO. For me, it feels like a huge red flag to wipe out accrued vacation payouts whi… more

Its time for KPMG’s year end assessment. Rating is 2.5/5. Turns out that company is below average at what does it do.

We are coming up on raise/promotion season. Please share if willing before and after, bonus and if promoted.

Also would make sense level, line of business (tax/audit/adv/orher) and COL.

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I've been interviewing for a Senior Risk Advisory job in Houston. They're verbally offering $95K per year. This is more than my current salary, but I researched it, and that seems too low for … more

NFP accountants/folks - what’s the pay raise situation looking like? I hopped from a PA firm to a medium sized health org. Discovered new employees don’t get raises AND a tight FY26 budget means no ra… more

With 10 years of experience in accounting (mix of public and private) what’s a good salary range?

What’s typical accounting associate/senior associate salary and bonus % in private equity?

I have 5 years of solid audit experience, but never passed the CPA. I'm looking to leave public accounting for an industry role, probably as a senior accountant. What kind of base salary should I … more

I am a full cycle bookkeeper with over 20 years experience including 8 years running my own bookkeeping business. After losing most of my clients to Covid and the passing of my spouse in 2024, I closed down. I have been se… more

I've been with my current firm for two years and haven't gotten a single raise. All my performance reviews have been positive, but the money stays the same. Is this pretty typical for most com… more

Getting promoted to Director this cycle. I'm 13 years in HCOL. What compensation should I expect? It's midsize firm btw

Coming up on 8 YOE, just got a promotion from manager to senior manager. Promotion + general annual increase was a total of 11.5% to get to ~$145k. 11.5% feels like a slap in the face for getting to s… more

I completed all interview rounds with a global company and just got an unexpected update from HR. Due to internal changes, the role is no longer a direct hire and would instead be a 1-year contract th… more

What is the salary difference from public to industry? Finally looking to make the jump after five years - is it really that big of a difference? Currently at $96k in MCOL and have CPA

I recently got a promotion that came with a decent pay raise, but the stress and extra responsibilities are already burning me out. Maybe I'm starting to regret accepting the promotion. At what po… more

I have been in the 'Staff Accountant' role at my firm for over 5 years, but whenever I started, I was the receptionist, so I have worked at the firm for 10+ years in total. I transitioned from receptionist to legal a… more

I accidentally lowballed my salary expectations in a first interview. The recruiter looked confused and asked if that was my current pay, so I panicked and bumped it up $5k on the spot. Now I still th… more

I'm looking for advice on how to leverage an outside offer for a raise. A rival firm has offered me a position with a significant pay bump, but I’d rather not go through the hassle of changing job… more

Looking to leave public accounting after 4 busy seasons. Was told I would have been promoted to manager this year if not for being a remote worker. What should my salary expectations for applying else… more

What's a good salary raise/percentage from a senior associate to an audit manager?

I've recently been offered this promotion, had good results with my firm, and obtained my CPA. The offer was a… more

After four years with my company, I just got my first internal promotion. I've moved up to senior, but the raise they offered is only 5%, which feels a little low for the extra responsibility. Is … more

Does anyone know the real salary range for staff accountants at mid-sized firms? Every time I check online, I see a different number. One suggests $50K, and another says $80K for the same-sized compan… more

5 years in account receivable. what do other people get paid?

Currently, I'm making $81K and have a great relationship with my team. But I'm being headhunted for another company where I'd be making $92K. Business is business, but it's hard not to… more

I was fired from a public accounting firm two years ago and recently from another one. I worked hard and did my best, but I feel public accounting may not be the right fit for me.
I want to move to industry/… more

My firm is currently hiring new grads at a rate that is frustratingly close to what senior staff are earning. The pay disparities are getting impossible to ignore. I’m trying to figure out my next mov… more

I thought my pay was fine until I started reading online forums. Now it feels like everyone in my exact role makes way more than me. I've checked online salary sites, but the numbers are so all ov… more

How are other recent accounting grads handling the salary expectations question? I don't want to lowball myself, but I also don't want to price myself out of an interview. What did you guys pu… more

Curious for feedback as I see a very wide range on job postings for CAS Controller roles. I'm at 155k (no bonus, full benefits) and believe this is on the higher end as I keep seeing roles at the … more

What is the average salary of a graduate role of financial crime investigator at Nationwide Building Society in London?

I just got a raise and trying to figure out where to put the extra money. Is it smarter to increase my 401k contributions or focus on building up an emergency fund? My savings feel light, but I don… more

I’ve been at my job for two years, and my reviews are always great. But whenever I ask about a raise, my boss says I need to prove myself first. It feels like they keep moving the goalposts. How long … more

What’s a good salary to ask for as someone with their Bachelor’s and a Masters degree in accounting and 1 year of experience. I received a minimal raise in my first year but I was told by my colleague… more

Are there actually any jobs that get back to you after you’ve applied? I’ve applied to over 100 jobs for remote positions and some say I’m overqualified, while others just don’t respond at all. 🥲

I've been in public accounting for a few years, and I'm burned out. I've received an offer from a small private firm that promises normal hours, no overtime, but it pays $12K less. Part of… more

I just got offered a promotion at my current company with a new title, which is awesome. But when I tried to talk about the compensation, HR told me the salary for this role is standardized and they d… more

I hace completed CPA and looking for jobs. Was not in the workforce for 8 years due to being the main caregiver for my kids. Would there be relevant roles for me? I am from Singapore