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Accounting: Salaries
The median entry level salary in public accounting in 2009 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:
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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 |
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