What are the main factors that influence an Accountant (Audit Manager)'s salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Accountant (Audit Manager)?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Accountant (Audit Manager) roles, with salaries approximately 15% above the market median.

How does experience change An Accountant (Audit Manager)'s salary?

An Accountant (Audit Manager)'s salary grows with experience: starting around $152,691 for beginners, reaching about $116,855 at mid-level, and approach $171,478 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Accountant (Audit Manager)?

Accountant (Audit Manager) salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Accountant (Audit Manager) roles are District of Columbia $137,851, California $137,328, Massachusetts $135,498. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

Accountant (Audit Manager) Salary in Louisiana

How much does an Accountant (Audit Manager) make in Louisiana? As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for an Accountant (Audit Manager) in Louisiana is $118,378 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $57.

However, an Accountant (Audit Manager)'s salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $132,349
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $110,808 to $125,691
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $103,916

10% $103,916

50% (Median) $118,378

90% $132,349

Accountant (Audit Manager) Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$125,691	$10,474	$2,417	$60
Average	$118,378	$9,865	$2,277	$57
25th Percentile	$110,808	$9,234	$2,131	$53

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Key Factors That Influence Accountant (Audit Manager) Salaries

An Accountant (Audit Manager)'s salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Accountant (Audit Manager) Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Accountant (Audit Manager)'s salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $152,691
Early Career (1-2 years): $104,930
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $116,855
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $139,961
Expert (over 8 years): $171,478

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Tax Accountant V	less than 1 year	$152,691
Tax Supervisor	1-2 years	$104,930
Accountant (Audit Manager)	2-4 years	$116,855
Tax Senior Manager	5-8 years	$139,961
Tax Director	over 8 years	$171,478

How Do Accountant (Audit Manager) Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Accountant (Audit Manager)s. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $137,851.
California: $137,328.
Massachusetts: $135,498.

District of Columbia $137,851 California $137,328 Massachusetts $135,498 Washington $135,000 New Jersey $134,950 Alaska $134,776 Connecticut $133,057 New York $132,360

Hawaii $130,132 Rhode Island $129,086 Maryland $128,376 Minnesota $127,405 Colorado $127,031 Illinois $126,907 Oregon $126,434 Delaware $126,085

New Hampshire $125,866 Virginia $125,376 Pennsylvania $123,944 Nevada $123,222 North Dakota $122,985 Michigan $122,612 Wisconsin $122,475 Vermont $122,201

Texas $121,441 Maine $121,391 Arizona $121,317 Ohio $121,230 Georgia $120,084 Indiana $119,511 Wyoming $119,399 Utah $119,225

Iowa $119,150 Kansas $118,553 Louisiana $118,378 North Carolina $118,316 Missouri $118,291 Florida $117,806 Montana $117,544 Nebraska $117,295

Kentucky $117,158 South Carolina $116,660 Tennessee $116,349 Idaho $116,224 New Mexico $115,316 Oklahoma $115,116 Alabama $114,382 South Dakota $113,149

Arkansas $112,477 West Virginia $112,116 Mississippi $111,033

Top Paying Cities for Accountant (Audit Manager)

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Moreauville: $111,577
Morrow: $111,394
Newellton: $110,274

Moreauville, LA $111,577

Morrow, LA $111,394

Newellton, LA $110,274

Palmetto, LA $112,262

Pineville, LA $109,066

Plaucheville, LA $111,511

Rhinehart, LA $110,388

Ruby, LA $109,268

Saint Joseph, LA $110,380

Saint Landry, LA $110,393

Sicily Island, LA $110,425

Simmesport, LA $111,634

Trout, LA $109,805

Vidalia, LA $110,887

Waterproof, LA $110,368

Wildsville, LA $110,619

Wisner, LA $110,415

Aimwell, LA $110,227

Anacoco, LA $111,146

Atlanta, LA $110,560

Ball, LA $109,204

Belmont, LA $111,265

Bentley, LA $109,503

Boyce, LA $109,512

Calvin, LA $110,886

Campti, LA $111,068

Clarence, LA $111,200

Clarks, LA $110,472

Cloutierville, LA $110,507

Colfax, LA $109,688

Columbia, LA $110,094

Converse, LA $111,639

Dodson, LA $110,513

Dry Prong, LA $109,747

Elmer, LA $109,566

Enterprise, LA $110,211

Fisher, LA $111,318

Flatwoods, LA $110,121

Flora, LA $111,038

Florien, LA $111,025

Forest Hill, LA $109,435

Gardner, LA $109,505

Georgetown, LA $110,111

Glenmora, LA $109,758

Gorum, LA $110,548

Grayson, LA $110,108

Hineston, LA $110,123

Hornbeck, LA $111,145

Joyce, LA $110,263

Kelly, LA $110,157

Kurthwood, LA $111,073

Leesville, LA $111,075

Springfield, LA $115,123

Sun, LA $112,991

Talisheek, LA $113,326

Tangipahoa, LA $113,353

Tickfaw, LA $114,285

Varnado, LA $110,924

Lafayette, LA $112,527

Arcadia, LA $111,065

Ashland, LA $111,328

Athens, LA $111,344

Belcher, LA $113,652

Benton, LA $113,732

Bethany, LA $113,626

Bienville, LA $111,065

Blanchard, LA $114,149

Castor, LA $111,634

Cotton Valley, LA $112,939

Coushatta, LA $111,872

Cullen, LA $112,390

Doyline, LA $113,483

Dubberly, LA $112,788

Frierson, LA $113,631

Gibsland, LA $111,568

Gilliam, LA $113,290

Gloster, LA $113,385

Goldonna, LA $110,685

Grand Cane, LA $113,020

Greenwood, LA $113,780

Hall Summit, LA $112,629

Haughton, LA $113,794

Haynesville, LA $111,105

Heflin, LA $113,030

Homer, LA $111,176

Hosston, LA $112,997

Ida, LA $112,731

Jamestown, LA $112,457

Keatchie, LA $113,174

Keithville, LA $113,713

Lisbon, LA $110,566

Logansport, LA $112,550

Longstreet, LA $112,832

Elm Grove, LA $113,487

Mansfield, LA $112,682

Minden, LA $112,903

Mooringsport, LA $113,695

Oil City, LA $113,382

Pelican, LA $111,775

Plain Dealing, LA $112,966

Pleasant Hill, LA $111,466

Powhatan, LA $111,441

Princeton, LA $113,616

Ringgold, LA $112,847

Rodessa, LA $112,502

Saline, LA $110,919

Sarepta, LA $112,608

Shongaloo, LA $111,882

Sibley, LA $113,139

Springhill, LA $112,355

Stonewall, LA $113,772

Vivian, LA $113,050

Ruston, LA $110,533

Simsboro, LA $110,947

Prairieville, LA $117,257

Lacassine, LA $114,536

Leblanc, LA $113,468

Longville, LA $113,712

Merryville, LA $112,672

Mittie, LA $111,675

Oberlin, LA $111,656

Pitkin, LA $111,119

Ragley, LA $114,379

Reeves, LA $114,097

Rosepine, LA $111,715

Singer, LA $113,995

Starks, LA $114,742

Sugartown, LA $111,429

Sulphur, LA $115,069

Vinton, LA $115,146

Westlake, LA $115,322

Baker, LA $118,161

Denham Springs, LA $116,968

Gonzales, LA $116,665

Addis, LA $118,230

Albany, LA $115,157

Angola, LA $112,854

Batchelor, LA $113,518

Brittany, LA $116,654

Brusly, LA $118,188

Carville, LA $117,250

Clinton, LA $115,540

Convent, LA $115,441

Darrow, LA $116,229

Duplessis, LA $117,121

Erwinville, LA $117,606

Ethel, LA $116,277

Fordoche, LA $115,242

French Settlement, LA $116,369

Geismar, LA $116,849

Glynn, LA $117,318

Burnside, LA $116,821

Greenwell Springs, LA $117,319

Grosse Tete, LA $116,755

Hester, LA $114,974

Holden, LA $115,601

Innis, LA $112,766

Jackson, LA $116,100

Jarreau, LA $116,600

Krotz Springs, LA $113,031

Lakeland, LA $117,064

Lettsworth, LA $114,117

Livingston, LA $116,283

Livonia, LA $115,999

Lottie, LA $114,445

Maringouin, LA $115,852

Morganza, LA $114,947

New Roads, LA $115,913

Norwood, LA $114,753

Oscar, LA $116,739

Paulina, LA $115,177

Plaquemine, LA $117,172

Port Allen, LA $118,193

Hahnville, LA $117,253

Harvey, LA $118,665

Kenner, LA $118,664

Lafitte, LA $118,213

La Place, LA $116,879

Luling, LA $118,154

Lutcher, LA $115,405

Marrero, LA $118,665

Meraux, LA $118,665

Mount Airy, LA $115,782

New Sarpy, LA $117,853

Norco, LA $117,577

Paradis, LA $117,509

Pilottown, LA $112,562

Pointe A La Hache, LA $116,288

Port Sulphur, LA $116,202

Reserve, LA $116,283

Saint Bernard, LA $117,476

Saint James, LA $115,390

Saint Rose, LA $118,236

Vacherie, LA $115,526

Venice, LA $110,851

Violet, LA $118,665

Westwego, LA $118,665

New Orleans, LA $118,665

Sondheimer, LA $110,150

Summerfield, LA $110,431

Taylor, LA $112,456

Lena, LA $109,921

Pride, LA $117,168

Rosedale, LA $116,989

Rougon, LA $117,371

Saint Amant, LA $115,871

Saint Francisville, LA $115,342

Saint Gabriel, LA $117,575

Slaughter, LA $116,803

Sorrento, LA $115,928

Sunshine, LA $118,037

Tunica, LA $113,164

Ventress, LA $116,597

Wakefield, LA $115,194

Walker, LA $116,604

Watson, LA $117,346

Weyanoke, LA $114,201

White Castle, LA $116,527

Wilson, LA $115,145

Zachary, LA $117,585

Uncle Sam, LA $114,948

Baton Rouge, LA $118,254

Shreveport, LA $114,220

Barksdale Afb, LA $114,220

Bossier City, LA $114,220

Monroe, LA $110,223

Archibald, LA $110,165

Baskin, LA $110,175

Bastrop, LA $110,203

Bernice, LA $110,649

Bonita, LA $110,283

Calhoun, LA $110,195

Chatham, LA $110,149

Choudrant, LA $110,190

Collinston, LA $110,205

Crowville, LA $110,472

Delhi, LA $110,389

Delta, LA $110,720

Downsville, LA $110,202

Dubach, LA $110,835

Epps, LA $110,345

Eros, LA $110,157

Fairbanks, LA $110,223

Farmerville, LA $110,202

Forest, LA $110,775

Abbeville, LA $112,044

Arnaudville, LA $112,525

Avery Island, LA $112,455

Baldwin, LA $113,055

Basile, LA $111,996

Branch, LA $112,390

Breaux Bridge, LA $112,644

Broussard, LA $112,494

Cade, LA $112,471

Carencro, LA $112,509

Cecilia, LA $112,555

Centerville, LA $112,798

Charenton, LA $113,097

Chataignier, LA $112,001

Church Point, LA $112,371

Crowley, LA $112,248

Delcambre, LA $112,403

Duson, LA $112,455

Egan, LA $112,279

Elton, LA $112,142

Erath, LA $112,365

Estherwood, LA $112,248

Eunice, LA $111,969

Evangeline, LA $112,331

Franklin, LA $112,706

Garden City, LA $112,681

Grand Coteau, LA $112,455

Gueydan, LA $112,056

Iota, LA $112,259

Jeanerette, LA $112,860

Jennings, LA $112,755

Kaplan, LA $111,815

Lake Arthur, LA $113,625

Lawtell, LA $112,258

Leonville, LA $112,502

Loreauville, LA $113,032

Mamou, LA $111,590

Maurice, LA $112,407

Mermentau, LA $112,469

Milton, LA $112,452

Morse, LA $112,269

New Iberia, LA $112,501

Lydia, LA $112,623

Opelousas, LA $112,335

Perry, LA $112,320

Pine Prairie, LA $111,594

Port Barre, LA $112,725

Rayne, LA $112,400

Reddell, LA $111,764

Roanoke, LA $113,240

Saint Martinville, LA $112,614

Scott, LA $112,494

Sunset, LA $112,433

Turkey Creek, LA $110,266

Ville Platte, LA $111,368

Washington, LA $112,176

Welsh, LA $113,947

Youngsville, LA $112,451

Lake Charles, LA $115,316

Metairie, LA $118,665

Des Allemands, LA $117,264

Ama, LA $118,478

Arabi, LA $118,665

Barataria, LA $117,958

Belle Chasse, LA $118,245

Boothville, LA $113,178

Boutte, LA $117,834

Braithwaite, LA $118,148

Buras, LA $113,261

Chalmette, LA $118,665

Destrehan, LA $118,036

Edgard, LA $116,459

Empire, LA $114,041

Garyville, LA $115,790

Gramercy, LA $115,482

Gretna, LA $118,665

Bell City, LA $114,671

Cameron, LA $115,785

Creole, LA $113,144

Dequincy, LA $114,681

Deridder, LA $111,908

Dry Creek, LA $112,010

Elizabeth, LA $111,251

Evans, LA $111,055

Fenton, LA $114,259

Grand Chenier, LA $111,624

Grant, LA $111,364

Hackberry, LA $114,748

Hayes, LA $114,403

Iowa, LA $115,080

Kinder, LA $113,528

Thibodaux, LA $115,082

Pierre Part, LA $114,483

Amelia, LA $113,103

Belle Rose, LA $115,570

Berwick, LA $113,102

Bourg, LA $115,359

Chauvin, LA $113,850

Cut Off, LA $116,295

Donaldsonville, LA $116,140

Donner, LA $113,234

Dulac, LA $113,270

Galliano, LA $115,467

Gheens, LA $116,749

Gibson, LA $112,893

Golden Meadow, LA $113,909

Grand Isle, LA $113,889

Gray, LA $114,486

Houma, LA $113,925

Kraemer, LA $115,156

Labadieville, LA $113,543

Larose, LA $116,797

Lockport, LA $115,962

Mathews, LA $116,218

Montegut, LA $114,945

Morgan City, LA $113,454

Napoleonville, LA $114,236

Paincourtville, LA $115,289

Patterson, LA $112,869

Plattenville, LA $115,225

Raceland, LA $115,674

Schriever, LA $113,774

Theriot, LA $112,692

Hammond, LA $114,260

Abita Springs, LA $114,418

Akers, LA $115,673

Amite, LA $113,698

Angie, LA $111,197

Bogalusa, LA $112,581

Bush, LA $113,381

Covington, LA $115,662

Fluker, LA $113,447

Folsom, LA $113,835

Franklinton, LA $112,174

Greensburg, LA $114,689

Husser, LA $113,070

Independence, LA $114,335

Kentwood, LA $112,844

Lacombe, LA $115,159

Loranger, LA $113,622

Madisonville, LA $115,919

Mandeville, LA $116,158

Maurepas, LA $115,530

Mount Hermon, LA $111,349

Natalbany, LA $114,308

Pearl River, LA $113,367

Pine Grove, LA $115,895

Ponchatoula, LA $115,959

Robert, LA $114,371

Roseland, LA $113,554

Saint Benedict, LA $115,133

Slidell, LA $115,604

Spearsville, LA $110,484

Start, LA $110,194

Sterlington, LA $110,210

Swartz, LA $110,223

Tallulah, LA $110,355

Transylvania, LA $110,264

West Monroe, LA $110,223

Winnsboro, LA $110,345

Alexandria, LA $109,066

Acme, LA $110,822

Bordelonville, LA $111,204

Bunkie, LA $111,096

Center Point, LA $109,282

Chase, LA $110,343

Cheneyville, LA $109,638

Clayton, LA $110,487

Cottonport, LA $111,044

Deville, LA $109,377

Dupont, LA $111,561

Echo, LA $109,455

Effie, LA $109,600

Evergreen, LA $111,191

Ferriday, LA $110,632

Gilbert, LA $110,311

Hamburg, LA $111,186

Harrisonburg, LA $110,393

Hessmer, LA $109,786

Jena, LA $109,768

Jonesville, LA $110,465

Lebeau, LA $112,204

Lecompte, LA $109,229

Libuse, LA $109,073

Mansura, LA $110,479

Marksville, LA $110,444

Melville, LA $113,352

Monterey, LA $110,837

Longleaf, LA $109,712

Many, LA $111,065

Marthaville, LA $111,176

Melrose, LA $110,553

Montgomery, LA $110,769

Mora, LA $110,421

Natchez, LA $110,867

Natchitoches, LA $111,131

Fort Polk, LA $111,539

Negreet, LA $111,060

New Llano, LA $111,517

Noble, LA $111,277

Oakdale, LA $111,254

Olla, LA $110,223

Otis, LA $109,686

Pollock, LA $109,576

Provencal, LA $110,751

Robeline, LA $110,975

Saint Maurice, LA $110,837

Sieper, LA $109,822

Sikes, LA $110,160

Simpson, LA $110,631

Slagle, LA $111,074

Tioga, LA $109,125

Tullos, LA $110,195

Urania, LA $110,541

Winnfield, LA $110,616

Woodworth, LA $109,170

Zwolle, LA $111,163

Fort Necessity, LA $110,142

Grambling, LA $111,222

Hodge, LA $111,183

Jigger, LA $110,355

Jones, LA $110,144

Jonesboro, LA $110,836

Kilbourne, LA $110,438

Lake Providence, LA $110,438

Lillie, LA $110,522

Mangham, LA $110,142

Marion, LA $110,203

Mer Rouge, LA $110,218

Oak Grove, LA $110,462

Oak Ridge, LA $110,196

Pioneer, LA $110,354

Quitman, LA $110,881

Rayville, LA $110,179

Accountant (Audit Manager) Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Accountant (Audit Manager) roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 35% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 15% above the average. In contrast, Accountant (Audit Manager) positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Accountant (Audit Manager) as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Accountant (Audit Manager)

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$136,135	$65.0	15%
Energy & Utilities	$136,135	$65.0	15%
Healthcare	$130,216	$63.0	10%
Software & Networking	$130,216	$63.0	10%
Telecom	$130,216	$63.0	10%

Accountant (Audit Manager) Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Accountant (Audit Manager)'s annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$110,808

Average $118,378/year

$125,691

$9,234

Average $9,865/month

$10,474

$2,131

Average $2,277/week

$2,417

$53

Average $57/hour

$60

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$125,691	$10,474	$2,417	$60
Average	$118,378	$9,865	$2,277	$57
25th Percentile	$110,808	$9,234	$2,131	$53

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