what do accountants make per year
How much do Tax Accountants Make? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, tax accountants earn a median salary of $61,690 a year. The top 10% earn more than $106,880 while the bottom 10% earn less than $38,940. Most tax accountants work full-time and 1 in 5 work more than 40 hours per week. Additionally, tax accountants are generally expected to work longer hours during tax season. The most common industries to be employed in as a tax accountant include: the accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services industry; the finance and insurance industry; state and local government; and manufacturing. Job prospects are expected to grow at a rate of 16% per year, which is about average.
The national average Staff Accountant salary is $54,253. Filter by location to see Staff Accountant salaries in your area. Salary estimates are based on 923 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Staff Accountant employees.