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| Accountant's Income | Earnings level varies within $30,000-83,000 and the average income is $47,000. Accountant salary may be higher for those who:
- have master’s degrees
working for the federal government, accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, or payroll;
- have more than one year of experience.
Salaries for those accountants who have more than 3 years of experience:
- Senior accountants/auditors: $40,000-62,000
- Managers: $48,000-79,000
- Directors: $67,0000-200,000
The salary also depends on size and location of firm, education, and credentials of an accountant.
Those who work for the federal government may earn as follows:
- Entry-level junior accountants/clerks: $23,400
- Those with strong academic records: $29,000
- Those with graduate degrees or experience: $36,000
- Supervisors and managers: $70,000
- Auditors: $73,000
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