What are the main factors that influence an Accountant/Cost Analyst'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/Cost Analyst?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Accountant/Cost Analyst roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

How does experience change An Accountant/Cost Analyst's salary?

An Accountant/Cost Analyst's salary grows with experience: starting around $81,282 for beginners, reaching about $83,927 at mid-level, and approach $87,123 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Accountant/Cost Analyst?

Accountant/Cost Analyst salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Accountant/Cost Analyst roles are District of Columbia $93,449, California $93,095, Massachusetts $91,854. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

Accountant/Cost Analyst Salary in Virginia

How much does an Accountant/Cost Analyst make in Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Accountant/Cost Analyst in Virginia is $84,992 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

However, an Accountant/Cost Analyst's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $99,644
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $78,688 to $92,661
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $72,949

10% $72,949

50% (Median) $84,992

90% $99,644

Accountant/Cost Analyst Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$92,661	$7,722	$1,782	$45
Average	$84,992	$7,083	$1,634	$41
25th Percentile	$78,688	$6,557	$1,513	$38

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Key Factors That Influence Accountant/Cost Analyst Salaries

An Accountant/Cost Analyst'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/Cost Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Accountant/Cost Analyst'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): $81,282
Early Career (1-2 years): $81,474
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $83,927
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $86,909
Expert (over 8 years): $87,123

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Accountant/Cost Analyst	less than 1 year	$81,282
Early Career Level Accountant/Cost Analyst	1-2 years	$81,474
Mid-Level Level Accountant/Cost Analyst	2-4 years	$83,927
Senior-Level Level Accountant/Cost Analyst	5-8 years	$86,909
Expert Level Accountant/Cost Analyst	over 8 years	$87,123

How Do Accountant/Cost Analyst 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/Cost Analysts. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $93,449.
California: $93,095.
Massachusetts: $91,854.

District of Columbia $93,449 California $93,095 Massachusetts $91,854 Washington $91,516 New Jersey $91,483 Alaska $91,365 Connecticut $90,200 New York $89,727

Hawaii $88,216 Rhode Island $87,507 Maryland $87,026 Minnesota $86,368 Colorado $86,115 Illinois $86,030 Oregon $85,710 Delaware $85,473

New Hampshire $85,325 Virginia $84,992 Pennsylvania $84,022 Nevada $83,532 North Dakota $83,372 Michigan $83,118 Wisconsin $83,026 Vermont $82,840

Texas $82,325 Maine $82,291 Arizona $82,241 Ohio $82,182 Georgia $81,405 Indiana $81,017 Wyoming $80,941 Utah $80,823

Iowa $80,772 Kansas $80,367 Louisiana $80,249 North Carolina $80,207 Missouri $80,190 Florida $79,861 Montana $79,683 Nebraska $79,515

Kentucky $79,422 South Carolina $79,084 Tennessee $78,873 Idaho $78,789 New Mexico $78,173 Oklahoma $78,038 Alabama $77,540 South Dakota $76,704

Arkansas $76,248 West Virginia $76,003 Mississippi $75,269

Top Paying Cities for Accountant/Cost Analyst

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:

Ivanhoe: $78,164
Lambsburg: $78,330
Laurel Fork: $78,418

Ivanhoe, VA $78,164

Lambsburg, VA $78,330

Laurel Fork, VA $78,418

Marion, VA $77,756

Max Meadows, VA $78,288

Meadowview, VA $77,056

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $77,681

Rocky Gap, VA $77,724

Ruther Glen, VA $81,988

Sealston, VA $84,109

Sharps, VA $81,627

Spotsylvania, VA $82,754

Sparta, VA $82,320

Stafford, VA $86,538

Stratford, VA $83,224

Tappahannock, VA $82,132

Thornburg, VA $83,026

Unionville, VA $81,679

Village, VA $82,029

Warsaw, VA $82,320

Weems, VA $80,705

Sandy Point, VA $82,427

White Stone, VA $80,480

Wicomico Church, VA $81,067

Woodford, VA $82,687

Zacata, VA $82,967

Winchester, VA $82,577

Bentonville, VA $81,869

Berryville, VA $83,768

Boyce, VA $83,920

Brucetown, VA $82,632

Chester Gap, VA $83,432

Clear Brook, VA $82,216

Cross Junction, VA $79,549

Fishers Hill, VA $80,693

Flint Hill, VA $82,979

Front Royal, VA $83,027

Gore, VA $79,995

Hume, VA $84,101

Huntly, VA $83,118

Strasburg, VA $80,378

Linden, VA $84,305

Markham, VA $84,287

Maurertown, VA $79,285

Middletown, VA $81,948

Millwood, VA $83,771

Rileyville, VA $80,952

Earlysville, VA $79,765

Esmont, VA $79,028

Faber, VA $78,677

Fishersville, VA $79,410

Free Union, VA $79,634

Gordonsville, VA $80,468

Greenwood, VA $79,314

Ivy, VA $79,799

Keene, VA $79,347

Keswick, VA $79,957

Locust Dale, VA $80,829

Lovingston, VA $77,833

Lyndhurst, VA $78,420

Montpelier Station, VA $80,488

Nellysford, VA $78,511

North Garden, VA $79,269

Orange, VA $81,275

Palmyra, VA $79,991

Piney River, VA $77,471

Quinque, VA $79,969

Roseland, VA $77,769

Ruckersville, VA $79,936

Schuyler, VA $78,750

Shipman, VA $77,821

Somerset, VA $80,491

Stanardsville, VA $79,703

Troy, VA $80,079

Tyro, VA $77,981

Waynesboro, VA $79,531

White Hall, VA $79,673

Woodberry Forest, VA $80,803

Achilles, VA $79,574

Amelia Court House, VA $81,052

Ark, VA $80,081

Arvonia, VA $79,370

Ashland, VA $81,841

Aylett, VA $81,879

Barhamsville, VA $80,700

Beaumont, VA $81,033

Beaverdam, VA $81,833

Bena, VA $79,552

Bohannon, VA $79,877

Bremo Bluff, VA $79,886

Bruington, VA $81,716

Bumpass, VA $81,710

Cardinal, VA $79,913

Cartersville, VA $80,547

Charles City, VA $81,205

Christchurch, VA $80,543

Church View, VA $80,729

Cobbs Creek, VA $80,135

Columbia, VA $80,337

Crozier, VA $81,573

Cumberland, VA $79,891

Deltaville, VA $80,201

Diggs, VA $79,909

Redwood, VA $77,767

Rich Creek, VA $78,032

Ridgeway, VA $78,576

Riner, VA $78,025

Ripplemead, VA $77,821

Rocky Mount, VA $77,838

Salem, VA $77,458

Sandy Level, VA $78,004

Shawsville, VA $77,697

Spencer, VA $78,557

Staffordsville, VA $78,166

Stanleytown, VA $78,705

Stuart, VA $78,536

Thaxton, VA $77,604

Troutville, VA $77,574

Union Hall, VA $77,851

Vesta, VA $78,437

Villamont, VA $77,565

Vinton, VA $77,420

Wirtz, VA $77,611

Woolwine, VA $78,382

Bristol, VA $75,510

Abingdon, VA $76,630

Andover, VA $76,402

Appalachia, VA $76,402

Bee, VA $77,345

Ben Hur, VA $76,718

Big Stone Gap, VA $75,721

Birchleaf, VA $77,422

Blackwater, VA $75,815

Castlewood, VA $76,036

Cleveland, VA $76,960

Clinchco, VA $77,354

Clintwood, VA $77,266

Coeburn, VA $76,529

Damascus, VA $77,231

Dante, VA $76,964

Davenport, VA $77,497

Dryden, VA $75,969

Duffield, VA $75,326

Dungannon, VA $75,600

East Stone Gap, VA $75,880

Ewing, VA $77,688

Fort Blackmore, VA $75,116

Gate City, VA $74,603

Haysi, VA $77,797

Hiltons, VA $74,780

Honaker, VA $77,389

Jonesville, VA $76,906

Keokee, VA $76,193

Lebanon, VA $76,661

Mc Clure, VA $76,979

Mendota, VA $75,533

Nickelsville, VA $75,217

Nora, VA $76,777

Norton, VA $76,484

Pennington Gap, VA $76,175

Pound, VA $76,800

Rosedale, VA $77,304

Rose Hill, VA $77,552

Saint Charles, VA $76,622

Saint Paul, VA $76,522

Weber City, VA $74,375

Whitetop, VA $77,533

Wise, VA $76,689

Pulaski, VA $78,365

Atkins, VA $77,703

Austinville, VA $78,331

Barren Springs, VA $78,398

Bastian, VA $77,714

Bland, VA $77,897

Broadford, VA $77,633

Cana, VA $78,451

Ceres, VA $77,640

Chilhowie, VA $77,614

Cripple Creek, VA $77,965

Crockett, VA $77,946

Draper, VA $78,300

Dugspur, VA $78,357

Elk Creek, VA $77,910

Emory, VA $77,394

Fancy Gap, VA $78,384

Fries, VA $78,172

Galax, VA $78,299

Glade Spring, VA $77,241

Rural Retreat, VA $77,848

Saltville, VA $77,648

Speedwell, VA $77,898

Sugar Grove, VA $77,722

Tannersville, VA $77,587

Troutdale, VA $77,667

Willis, VA $78,316

Woodlawn, VA $78,347

Wytheville, VA $78,127

Staunton, VA $79,434

Augusta Springs, VA $79,098

Bacova, VA $78,727

Blue Grass, VA $78,758

Brownsburg, VA $78,288

Buena Vista, VA $77,647

Churchville, VA $79,656

Clifton Forge, VA $78,461

Covington, VA $78,036

Craigsville, VA $79,107

Crimora, VA $79,737

Deerfield, VA $79,169

Doe Hill, VA $79,102

Fairfield, VA $78,173

Fort Defiance, VA $79,796

Glen Wilton, VA $78,163

Goshen, VA $78,767

Greenville, VA $78,718

Grottoes, VA $79,811

Head Waters, VA $79,233

Hot Springs, VA $78,508

Iron Gate, VA $78,595

Lexington, VA $78,310

Low Moor, VA $78,412

Mc Dowell, VA $79,133

Middlebrook, VA $78,737

Millboro, VA $78,799

Mint Spring, VA $79,133

Montebello, VA $78,020

Monterey, VA $78,905

Mount Sidney, VA $79,831

Mustoe, VA $79,036

New Hope, VA $79,785

Port Republic, VA $79,768

Raphine, VA $78,383

Rockbridge Baths, VA $78,460

Selma, VA $78,489

Steeles Tavern, VA $78,544

Stuarts Draft, VA $78,838

Swoope, VA $79,294

Verona, VA $79,832

Vesuvius, VA $77,844

Warm Springs, VA $78,752

West Augusta, VA $79,342

Weyers Cave, VA $79,850

Williamsville, VA $79,177

Lynchburg, VA $76,485

Altavista, VA $77,210

Alton, VA $78,898

Amherst, VA $77,004

Appomattox, VA $77,143

Bedford, VA $77,614

Big Island, VA $77,188

Blairs, VA $78,879

Brookneal, VA $77,516

Buffalo Junction, VA $79,147

Callands, VA $78,498

Chatham, VA $78,562

Clifford, VA $77,122

Clover, VA $78,705

Cluster Springs, VA $79,143

Coleman Falls, VA $76,801

Concord, VA $76,590

Crystal Hill, VA $78,584

Danville, VA $78,941

Hillsville, VA $78,451

Carson, VA $81,474

Hiwassee, VA $78,194

Independence, VA $77,922

Annandale, VA $92,715

Burke, VA $91,846

Dumfries, VA $89,157

Dunn Loring, VA $92,834

Fairfax, VA $91,447

Fairfax Station, VA $91,199

Falls Church, VA $92,915

Fort Belvoir, VA $91,792

Great Falls, VA $91,451

Greenway, VA $92,913

Lorton, VA $91,273

Merrifield, VA $92,620

Mc Lean, VA $92,905

West Mclean, VA $92,913

Mount Vernon, VA $92,136

Newington, VA $91,924

Dry Fork, VA $78,726

Brooke, VA $85,909

Evington, VA $76,909

Forest, VA $76,759

Gladstone, VA $77,210

Gladys, VA $77,211

Glasgow, VA $77,705

Goode, VA $77,013

Gretna, VA $78,002

Halifax, VA $78,875

Howardsville, VA $78,748

Hurt, VA $77,566

Java, VA $78,471

Ararat, VA $78,432

Axton, VA $78,674

Bassett, VA $78,617

Belspring, VA $78,209

Bent Mountain, VA $77,545

Blacksburg, VA $77,840

Blue Ridge, VA $77,519

Boones Mill, VA $77,491

Buchanan, VA $77,781

Callaway, VA $77,693

Christiansburg, VA $77,848

Cascade, VA $78,606

Catawba, VA $77,648

Check, VA $77,814

Claudville, VA $78,385

Cloverdale, VA $77,375

Collinsville, VA $78,878

Copper Hill, VA $77,711

Critz, VA $78,511

Daleville, VA $77,454

Dublin, VA $78,250

Eagle Rock, VA $78,005

Eggleston, VA $78,093

Elliston, VA $77,632

Ferrum, VA $78,128

Fieldale, VA $78,766

Fincastle, VA $77,696

Floyd, VA $78,134

Glade Hill, VA $77,786

Glen Lyn, VA $77,844

Goodview, VA $77,511

Hardy, VA $77,479

Henry, VA $78,245

Huddleston, VA $77,767

Keeling, VA $78,801

Chester, VA $81,857

Chesterfield, VA $81,808

Church Road, VA $81,539

Colonial Heights, VA $81,890

Courtland, VA $79,922

Dendron, VA $80,162

Dewitt, VA $81,277

Dinwiddie, VA $81,499

Disputanta, VA $81,566

Dolphin, VA $80,384

Drewryville, VA $79,748

Ebony, VA $79,197

Elberon, VA $79,832

Emporia, VA $79,927

Ford, VA $81,349

Franklin, VA $79,677

Freeman, VA $80,366

Gasburg, VA $79,368

Hopewell, VA $81,722

Ivor, VA $79,805

Jarratt, VA $80,618

Lawrenceville, VA $80,086

Mc Kenney, VA $81,064

Meredithville, VA $79,970

Newsoms, VA $79,413

Prince George, VA $81,798

Rawlings, VA $80,752

Sedley, VA $80,029

Skippers, VA $79,608

Spring Grove, VA $80,596

Stony Creek, VA $81,060

Surry, VA $79,636

Sussex, VA $80,878

Sutherland, VA $81,730

Valentines, VA $79,442

Wakefield, VA $80,132

Warfield, VA $80,818

Waverly, VA $80,762

White Plains, VA $79,398

Wilsons, VA $81,107

Yale, VA $80,550

Zuni, VA $79,774

Claremont, VA $80,704

Farmville, VA $79,190

Baskerville, VA $79,060

Indian Valley, VA $78,248

Mc Coy, VA $78,078

Martinsville, VA $78,748

Meadows Of Dan, VA $78,457

Moneta, VA $77,639

Montvale, VA $77,638

Narrows, VA $78,079

Newbern, VA $78,147

New Castle, VA $77,700

Newport, VA $77,877

New River, VA $78,362

Oriskany, VA $77,851

Paint Bank, VA $77,729

Parrott, VA $78,115

Patrick Springs, VA $78,600

Pearisburg, VA $78,157

Pembroke, VA $78,155

Penhook, VA $78,044

Pilot, VA $77,875

Pittsville, VA $78,005

Radford, VA $78,275

Long Island, VA $77,504

Lowry, VA $77,159

Lynch Station, VA $77,513

Madison Heights, VA $76,486

Monroe, VA $76,868

Naruna, VA $77,270

Nathalie, VA $78,205

Natural Bridge, VA $77,951

Natural Bridge Station, VA $77,615

Nelson, VA $79,264

Norwood, VA $77,506

Ringgold, VA $78,829

Rustburg, VA $76,663

Scottsburg, VA $78,982

Scottsville, VA $79,409

South Boston, VA $79,051

Spout Spring, VA $76,804

Sutherlin, VA $78,836

Sweet Briar, VA $76,712

Vernon Hill, VA $78,743

Virgilina, VA $79,076

Wingina, VA $77,965

Amonate, VA $77,792

Bandy, VA $77,621

Big Rock, VA $78,043

Bishop, VA $77,629

Bluefield, VA $77,869

Boissevain, VA $77,678

Breaks, VA $77,916

Burkes Garden, VA $77,708

Cedar Bluff, VA $77,822

Doran, VA $78,142

Falls Mills, VA $77,678

Grundy, VA $78,174

Horsepen, VA $77,659

Hurley, VA $77,773

Jewell Ridge, VA $77,822

Keen Mountain, VA $78,126

Mavisdale, VA $77,830

Maxie, VA $78,059

North Tazewell, VA $77,810

Oakwood, VA $78,170

Pilgrims Knob, VA $77,957

Pocahontas, VA $77,703

Pounding Mill, VA $77,931

Raven, VA $78,105

Red Ash, VA $78,178

Richlands, VA $78,133

Rowe, VA $77,859

Shortt Gap, VA $78,032

Swords Creek, VA $77,836

Tazewell, VA $77,688

Vansant, VA $77,838

Whitewood, VA $77,847

Wolford, VA $77,860

Boydton, VA $79,230

Bracey, VA $79,433

Brodnax, VA $79,739

Buckingham, VA $78,343

Burkeville, VA $79,555

Charlotte Court House, VA $78,416

Chase City, VA $78,822

Clarksville, VA $79,370

Crewe, VA $80,062

Cullen, VA $78,182

Dillwyn, VA $79,125

Drakes Branch, VA $78,813

Dundas, VA $79,986

Evergreen, VA $77,218

Fort Mitchell, VA $78,812

Green Bay, VA $79,116

Hampden Sydney, VA $79,310

Kenbridge, VA $79,558

Keysville, VA $78,806

La Crosse, VA $79,311

Lunenburg, VA $78,955

Meherrin, VA $78,963

Nottoway, VA $79,940

Pamplin, VA $77,920

Phenix, VA $77,568

Prospect, VA $78,410

Randolph, VA $78,543

Red House, VA $77,341

Red Oak, VA $78,923

Rice, VA $79,656

Saxe, VA $78,752

Skipwith, VA $78,979

South Hill, VA $79,282

Victoria, VA $79,234

Wylliesburg, VA $78,853

Roanoke, VA $77,320

Wachapreague, VA $80,284

Wardtown, VA $80,128

Wattsville, VA $80,359

Willis Wharf, VA $80,261

Windsor, VA $79,577

Withams, VA $80,296

Norfolk, VA $79,169

Newport News, VA $79,346

Fort Eustis, VA $79,377

Hampton, VA $79,395

Fort Monroe, VA $79,351

Poquoson, VA $79,369

Yorktown, VA $79,462

Lackey, VA $79,494

Seaford, VA $79,398

Portsmouth, VA $79,190

Fort Lee, VA $81,886

Petersburg, VA $81,886

Virginia State University, VA $81,886

Alberta, VA $80,268

Ammon, VA $81,344

Blackstone, VA $80,656

Boykins, VA $79,508

Branchville, VA $79,319

Capron, VA $79,899

Round Hill, VA $85,848

Catharpin, VA $89,065

Delaplane, VA $84,950

Ashburn, VA $89,433

Chantilly, VA $90,374

Gainesville, VA $88,340

Hamilton, VA $87,005

Lincoln, VA $86,920

Sterling, VA $90,521

Haymarket, VA $88,255

Herndon, VA $90,855

Leesburg, VA $88,028

Lovettsville, VA $86,078

Nokesville, VA $88,448

Upperville, VA $85,231

Warrenton, VA $85,541

Reston, VA $91,377

Waterford, VA $86,862

The Plains, VA $87,106

Doswell, VA $81,869

Dutton, VA $80,118

Fork Union, VA $80,132

Foster, VA $79,860

Glen Allen, VA $82,053

Gloucester, VA $80,033

Gloucester Point, VA $79,548

Goochland, VA $81,158

Grimstead, VA $80,061

Gum Spring, VA $81,158

Gwynn, VA $80,060

Hadensville, VA $81,031

Hallieford, VA $80,036

Hanover, VA $81,885

Hardyville, VA $80,274

Hartfield, VA $80,302

Hayes, VA $79,599

Henrico, VA $82,114

Hudgins, VA $79,998

Jamaica, VA $80,997

Jamestown, VA $79,781

Jetersville, VA $80,122

Kents Store, VA $80,311

King And Queen Court House, VA $81,120

King William, VA $81,540

Lanexa, VA $80,994

Lightfoot, VA $80,173

Little Plymouth, VA $81,018

Locust Hill, VA $80,543

Louisa, VA $81,144

Macon, VA $81,237

Maidens, VA $81,468

Manakin Sabot, VA $81,734

Mannboro, VA $81,203

Manquin, VA $81,778

Maryus, VA $79,559

Mascot, VA $80,780

Mathews, VA $79,907

Burgess, VA $81,292

Accomac, VA $80,221

Assawoman, VA $80,253

Atlantic, VA $80,361

Battery Park, VA $79,357

Belle Haven, VA $80,175

Birdsnest, VA $80,023

Bloxom, VA $80,344

Cape Charles, VA $79,914

Capeville, VA $79,930

Carrollton, VA $79,347

Carrsville, VA $79,710

Cheriton, VA $79,921

Chesapeake, VA $79,377

Chincoteague Island, VA $80,413

Wallops Island, VA $80,354

Craddockville, VA $80,187

Davis Wharf, VA $80,170

Eastville, VA $79,952

Exmore, VA $80,140

Franktown, VA $80,051

Greenbackville, VA $80,595

Greenbush, VA $80,364

Hacksneck, VA $80,142

Hallwood, VA $80,322

Harborton, VA $80,338

Horntown, VA $80,459

Oak Hall, VA $80,294

Isle Of Wight, VA $79,526

Jamesville, VA $80,096

Jenkins Bridge, VA $80,335

Keller, VA $80,239

Locustville, VA $80,235

Machipongo, VA $80,011

Mappsville, VA $80,305

Marionville, VA $80,010

Mears, VA $80,263

Melfa, VA $80,249

Modest Town, VA $80,456

Nassawadox, VA $80,094

Nelsonia, VA $80,462

New Church, VA $80,433

Onancock, VA $80,316

Onley, VA $80,228

Oyster, VA $79,940

Painter, VA $80,190

Parksley, VA $80,360

Pungoteague, VA $80,224

Quinby, VA $80,013

Rescue, VA $79,353

Sanford, VA $80,446

Saxis, VA $80,459

Seaview, VA $79,923

Smithfield, VA $79,439

Suffolk, VA $79,402

Tangier, VA $80,658

Tasley, VA $80,400

Temperanceville, VA $80,322

Townsend, VA $79,939

Virginia Beach, VA $80,435

Dulles, VA $91,402

Aldie, VA $88,518

Amissville, VA $84,211

Arcola, VA $89,405

Manassas, VA $89,552

Marshall, VA $85,446

Middleburg, VA $87,017

Catlett, VA $87,426

Centreville, VA $89,913

Clifton, VA $90,671

Orlean, VA $84,677

Paeonian Springs, VA $87,422

Paris, VA $84,677

Philomont, VA $86,760

Purcellville, VA $86,116

Bluemont, VA $84,964

Bristow, VA $88,857

Broad Run, VA $87,276

Calverton, VA $87,078

Casanova, VA $87,224

Rectortown, VA $85,341

Mechanicsville, VA $81,949

Midlothian, VA $81,825

Millers Tavern, VA $81,939

Mineral, VA $81,645

Moon, VA $79,942

Moseley, VA $81,552

New Canton, VA $79,785

New Kent, VA $81,501

New Point, VA $79,741

Newtown, VA $82,191

Norge, VA $80,291

North, VA $80,012

Oilville, VA $81,571

Onemo, VA $79,841

Ordinary, VA $79,667

Port Haywood, VA $79,729

Powhatan, VA $81,301

Providence Forge, VA $81,360

Quinton, VA $81,777

Rockville, VA $81,663

Ruthville, VA $81,192

Saint Stephens Church, VA $81,929

Saluda, VA $80,574

Sandston, VA $81,967

Sandy Hook, VA $81,142

Schley, VA $79,856

Severn, VA $79,601

Shacklefords, VA $80,617

State Farm, VA $81,506

Stevensville, VA $81,312

Studley, VA $81,943

Susan, VA $79,761

Toano, VA $80,543

Topping, VA $80,471

Trevilians, VA $81,094

Richmond, VA $82,136

Urbanna, VA $80,854

Wake, VA $80,349

Walkerton, VA $81,428

Ware Neck, VA $79,888

Water View, VA $80,837

West Point, VA $81,115

White Marsh, VA $79,756

Wicomico, VA $79,615

Williamsburg, VA $79,753

Woods Cross Roads, VA $80,042

Montpelier, VA $81,541

Oakton, VA $91,659

Occoquan, VA $90,984

Quantico, VA $87,960

Springfield, VA $92,474

Triangle, VA $88,596

Vienna, VA $92,474

Woodbridge, VA $90,326

Arlington, VA $92,939

Fort Myer, VA $92,941

Mattaponi, VA $80,813

Dhs, VA $92,940

Fort Valley, VA $80,350

Star Tannery, VA $79,564

Stephens City, VA $82,607

Stephenson, VA $82,662

Toms Brook, VA $80,305

White Post, VA $83,318

Woodstock, VA $79,642

Culpeper, VA $82,272

Aroda, VA $80,257

Banco, VA $80,529

Bealeton, VA $85,176

Boston, VA $82,054

Brandy Station, VA $83,714

Brightwood, VA $80,938

Castleton, VA $82,956

Elkwood, VA $83,605

Etlan, VA $80,752

Goldvein, VA $85,553

Graves Mill, VA $80,148

Haywood, VA $80,917

Hood, VA $79,643

Jeffersonton, VA $84,648

Leon, VA $81,280

Lignum, VA $83,122

Madison, VA $80,141

Midland, VA $86,024

Mitchells, VA $81,616

Oakpark, VA $80,649

Pratts, VA $80,132

Radiant, VA $80,429

Rapidan, VA $81,154

Remington, VA $84,499

Reva, VA $81,370

Richardsville, VA $83,816

Rixeyville, VA $83,599

Rochelle, VA $80,107

Somerville, VA $86,189

Sperryville, VA $81,290

Stevensburg, VA $83,288

Sumerduck, VA $84,522

Syria, VA $79,838

Viewtown, VA $83,654

Washington, VA $82,717

Wolftown, VA $79,649

Woodville, VA $82,093

Harrisonburg, VA $79,974

Basye, VA $79,335

Bergton, VA $79,090

Bridgewater, VA $79,824

Broadway, VA $79,578

Criders, VA $79,232

Dayton, VA $79,551

Edinburg, VA $79,470

Elkton, VA $79,710

Alexandria, VA $92,929

Fredericksburg, VA $84,201

Bowling Green, VA $82,567

Burr Hill, VA $82,577

Callao, VA $82,102

Caret, VA $83,081

Center Cross, VA $81,668

Champlain, VA $82,891

Coles Point, VA $83,202

Colonial Beach, VA $83,670

Corbin, VA $83,152

Dahlgren, VA $86,414

Dogue, VA $83,614

Dunnsville, VA $81,961

Edwardsville, VA $81,398

Farnham, VA $81,638

Garrisonville, VA $87,123

Hague, VA $82,600

Hartwood, VA $84,444

Haynesville, VA $82,532

Heathsville, VA $81,322

Hustle, VA $82,941

Irvington, VA $80,670

Jersey, VA $83,729

Kilmarnock, VA $80,738

King George, VA $85,035

Kinsale, VA $82,441

Ladysmith, VA $82,090

Lancaster, VA $80,936

Laneview, VA $81,133

Lively, VA $81,011

Locust Grove, VA $82,601

Loretto, VA $82,956

Lottsburg, VA $81,949

Merry Point, VA $80,809

Milford, VA $82,264

Mollusk, VA $80,838

Montross, VA $83,140

Morattico, VA $81,258

Mount Holly, VA $82,864

Ninde, VA $85,224

Nuttsville, VA $81,178

Oldhams, VA $82,374

Ophelia, VA $81,335

Partlow, VA $82,803

Port Royal, VA $82,935

Rappahannock Academy, VA $82,951

Reedville, VA $81,274

Rhoadesville, VA $81,822

Rollins Fork, VA $83,666

Fulks Run, VA $79,380

Hinton, VA $79,306

Keezletown, VA $79,693

Lacey Spring, VA $79,732

Linville, VA $79,691

Luray, VA $79,947

Mc Gaheysville, VA $79,785

Mount Crawford, VA $79,787

Mount Jackson, VA $79,526

Mount Solon, VA $79,537

New Market, VA $79,710

Orkney Springs, VA $79,355

Penn Laird, VA $79,820

Quicksburg, VA $79,606

Pleasant Valley, VA $79,777

Shenandoah, VA $79,737

Singers Glen, VA $79,686

Stanley, VA $79,744

Timberville, VA $79,724

Charlottesville, VA $79,867

Afton, VA $78,982

Arrington, VA $77,411

Barboursville, VA $80,177

Batesville, VA $79,677

Covesville, VA $78,989

Crozet, VA $79,715

Dyke, VA $79,675

Ruby, VA $86,706

Accountant/Cost Analyst Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Accountant/Cost Analyst roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 80% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Accountant/Cost Analyst positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Accountant/Cost Analyst as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Accountant/Cost Analyst

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$118,989	$57.0	40%
Biotechnology	$114,739	$55.0	35%
Energy & Utilities	$110,490	$53.0	30%
Insurance	$106,240	$51.0	25%
Internet	$103,690	$50.0	22%

Accountant/Cost Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Accountant/Cost Analyst'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.

$78,688

Average $84,992/year

$92,661

$6,557

Average $7,083/month

$7,722

$1,513

Average $1,634/week

$1,782

$38

Average $41/hour

$45

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$92,661	$7,722	$1,782	$45
Average	$84,992	$7,083	$1,634	$41
25th Percentile	$78,688	$6,557	$1,513	$38

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