Salaries in Accounting

Your current salary almost becomes your anchor for everything going forward. Every raise, every offer, every negotiation builds off that number. Makes me think your early moves matter way more than we… more

I'm evaluating an offer for a senior accountant position in industry. I have 5 years of experience, and they're offering $90k. What does a fair salary range look like right now? I want to be s… more

What is the market rate for a senior accountant in corporate accounting in Southern California? I feel like $110k is reasonable.

I feel like there’s a big gap between what people think they should be making and what the market is actually paying. Until you interview or get real offers, it’s all guesswork. Curious how people clo… more

I’m curious how remote pay is working these days. If you’re working from home, did your firm factor your city or state into your salary offer? I’m trying to figure out if location-based pay is still t… more

How much are Fund Accounting Associates making in private equity firms?

Internal raises feel like adjustments, but external offers feel like a reset. Two completely different ways your comp moves. Curious which one people rely on more.

My company is acting like I betrayed them because I found a job that pays better. I’ve been underpaid for years, but they seemed shocked that I would leave. Do these people really believe culture mat… more

The Managing partner and majority shareholder at my firm just told me they set the partner compensation based solely on his discretion. Not other insight or approval from other partners and there is n… more

A colleague of mine who is also an auditor just jumped ship for a $20k raise, which makes my upcoming merit increase look like pocket change. It feels like staying loyal is just leaving money on the t… more

I’ve noticed how many people are basically one job switch away from a completely different comp level. Same skills, same experience — just a different company willing to pay market. It’s kind of wild.

Are accounting salaries actually competitive, or are we just settling for less because the field is stable? Looking at what my friends in marketing and finance are making has me wondering if I made th… more

I’ve got 5 years of experience in audit. 2.5 years in financial services and 2.5 in M&D/NFP. I’m currently a third year senior associate. I’m at midsize firm but started the first couple years of … more

I am currently an accounting manager with the controller and one other accountant on the team. I have basically been managing the full accounting function, AR cashapps and helping out with AP.

Mind you we had two other peopl… more

Has anyone else been told their salary is competitive only to find job postings for your exact role paying $10k to $15k more? HR keeps insisting the market rate hasn't shifted, but LinkedIn is tel… more

Comp growth in accounting feels slow… until it isn’t. You’ll have a few years of small increases, then one move or promotion changes everything. Makes me wonder how much patience vs action matters her… more

I was rated a "strong performer" after my annual review. My manager spent the whole time praising my work, but then I only got a 4% raise. I went from $74k to $77k, but I was expecting to hi… more

I’ve been with the same firm for three years now, but I’m starting to wonder if my loyalty is costing me. Most of my friends in accounting who switch jobs every year or two are pulling in way higher s… more

I am a tax manager at a small mid size firm and will be promoted to senior manager or director at the end of this tax season. I 100% manage my own book of business and team of 1 US CPA and 2 offshore … more

Now that the tax season chaos is almost over, I’m trying to figure out what’s next. How open was your firm about how raises and promotions actually work during your first year?

Do raises in accounting actually move you forward financially, or just keep you in place with inflation? Sometimes it feels like you’re progressing on paper but not really gaining ground.

Looking for an accounting manager job in SoCal. Why is industry salary even lower than public accounting salary? I’m seeing job posts about accounting manager with $120k salary. This is lower than pub… more

Do you have a specific number in mind where you’d feel like “okay, I’ve made it” in accounting? Or does that number just keep moving as your income increases? Curious how others are thinking

I like my job very much depite the low pay I receied

If you have moved up into management, did you get a raise right away, or did it take a while for the pay to catch up with the title & responsibilities? I've been asked to step into a superviso… more

Do you ever randomly wonder if you’re behind on comp compared to your peers? It’s hard to tell because everyone’s situation is so different, but once that thought hits, it kind of sticks. Makes me cur… more

I feel like one of the biggest disadvantages in accounting is not knowing what others are making. Until you get real data points, you don’t even realize if you’re underpaid or right on track. It’s kin… more

I'm nearing the end of my first year as a senior accountant and looking at the long term. Do salary bumps stay pretty steady year over year, or do things start to slow down once you reach a certai… more

I keep getting the short end of the stick. I go above and beyond in my job. Infact, currently, I am wearing two different hats: Manager in accounting and procurement manager.
I feel like I watch as ot… more

I got an offer from a Big 4 firm, but the pay is lower than I expected. The recruiter says the salary is the same for everyone and can't be changed. Is that true, or do most people ask for more?

Does anyone else look back at old offers and wish they negotiated harder? Feels like even a small bump early on would’ve compounded over time.

What’s the average salary for a tax manager in dallas

I’ve been looking at senior roles lately and the pay doesn’t seem to match the level of risk we take on. Between the long hours and the liability if something goes wrong, I’m starting to wonder if the… more

At what point does comp actually start accelerating in accounting? Early on it feels pretty linear, but I’m trying to figure out when (or if) it really starts to jump meaningfully.

How much is the real averag salary for Senior accountants in Seattle?

One thing that still surprises me about accounting is how wide the salary ranges are for the same level. You’ll see two seniors with similar experience making $20–30k apart. At some point it feels les… more

3 YOE and have been with the same firm the entire time, and just got a 2% raise. It’s a bit disappointing since I like the job. Is 2% normal right now, or are you all seeing higher merit increases? Or… more

I feel like accounting has this “just enough” zone where a lot of people end up. You make enough to be comfortable, the job is stable, and nothing is really forcing you to change. But it’s also not pu… more

I’ve noticed a lot of people in accounting eventually reach a point where they just… accept the tradeoffs. Stable income, predictable work, not the highest upside. It’s not necessarily a bad thing, bu… more

I just finished a second round with a company I really like, but the offer they're making is lower than what I was hoping for. They mentioned how much room there is to move up, but I’m having a to… more