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The median entry level salary in public accounting in 2010 was $59,000.
After four years you can expect to make something approximating $70,000 to
$85,000. Accounting salaries are usually similar in the private sector and slightly
lower in government. They tend to higher in major cities. There is huge upside in the Big 4 accounting firms at the top.
While not widely publicized, annual payouts to top partners at PWC, E&Y, Deloitte and KPMG often run north of $1,000,000.
Recent salary ranges in accounting are:
| Big 4 Firm | Overall | Typical Experience | |
| Entry Level | $55,000 | $50,000 - 70,000 | First year |
| Junior Staff Accountant | $46,000 - 63,000 | $40,000 - 80,000 | 1-2 years |
| Senior Staff Accountant | $65,000-95,000 | $70,000 | 3-5 years |
| Manager | $65-140,000 | $85,000 | 5-7 years |
| Senior Manager | $72-160,000 | $115,000 | 7 years plus |
| Partner | $200,000 - 3,000,000 | $150,000 | 10 years plus |
- Comparison of Salaries Across Business Areas by Top College Graduates
- Comparison of Salaries Across Business Areas by Top MBA Graduates
Further Information
- Life on the Edge: The Accounting Profession in 2009
- Payscale.com on Accounting Salaries
- Accounting Jobs Pay Top Dollar
- Accounting Salary Trends from Indeed.com
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