What are the main factors that influence an Accountant, Cost and Financial'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 and Financial?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Accountant, Cost and Financial roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

How does experience change An Accountant, Cost and Financial's salary?

An Accountant, Cost and Financial's salary grows with experience: starting around $68,012 for beginners, reaching about $92,271 at mid-level, and approach $104,522 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Accountant, Cost and Financial?

Accountant, Cost and Financial salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Accountant, Cost and Financial roles are District of Columbia $78,058, California $77,762, Massachusetts $76,725. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Accountant, Cost and Financial roles make?

Salaries for Accountant, Cost and Financial level roles vary by specialization: Cost Accountant IV: $109,538; Senior Cost Accountant: $94,700; Cost Accountant III: $94,625; Plant General and Cost Accountant: $82,150; Intermediate Cost Accountant: $79,800.

Accountant, Cost and Financial Salary in Vermont

How much does an Accountant, Cost and Financial make in Vermont? As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for an Accountant, Cost and Financial in Vermont is $69,196 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $80,054
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $64,633 to $74,880
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $60,478

10% $60,478

50% (Median) $69,196

90% $80,054

Accountant, Cost and Financial Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$74,880	$6,240	$1,440	$36
Average	$69,196	$5,766	$1,331	$33
25th Percentile	$64,633	$5,386	$1,243	$31

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Key Factors That Influence Accountant, Cost and Financial Salaries

An Accountant, Cost and Financial'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 and Financial Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Accountant, Cost and Financial'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): $68,012
Early Career (1-2 years): $77,721
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $92,271
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $106,813
Expert (over 8 years): $104,522

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Accountant, Cost and Financial	less than 1 year	$68,012
Cost Accountant II	1-2 years	$77,721
Cost Accountant III	2-4 years	$92,271
Cost Accountant IV	5-8 years	$106,813
Cost Accounting Supervisor	over 8 years	$104,522

How Do Accountant, Cost and Financial 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 and Financials. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $78,058.
California: $77,762.
Massachusetts: $76,725.

District of Columbia $78,058 California $77,762 Massachusetts $76,725 Washington $76,443 New Jersey $76,415 Alaska $76,316 Connecticut $75,343 New York $74,949

Hawaii $73,687 Rhode Island $73,095 Maryland $72,693 Minnesota $72,143 Colorado $71,931 Illinois $71,861 Oregon $71,593 Delaware $71,395

New Hampshire $71,271 Virginia $70,994 Pennsylvania $70,183 Nevada $69,774 North Dakota $69,640 Michigan $69,428 Wisconsin $69,351 Vermont $69,196

Texas $68,766 Maine $68,738 Arizona $68,695 Ohio $68,646 Georgia $67,997 Indiana $67,673 Wyoming $67,610 Utah $67,511

Iowa $67,469 Kansas $67,130 Louisiana $67,031 North Carolina $66,996 Missouri $66,982 Florida $66,707 Montana $66,559 Nebraska $66,418

Kentucky $66,341 South Carolina $66,059 Tennessee $65,882 Idaho $65,812 New Mexico $65,297 Oklahoma $65,184 Alabama $64,768 South Dakota $64,070

Arkansas $63,690 West Virginia $63,485 Mississippi $62,872

Top Paying Cities for Accountant, Cost and Financial

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:

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Barre: $70,934
Cabot: $70,779

Adamant, VT $70,828

Barre, VT $70,934

Cabot, VT $70,779

Calais, VT $70,841

East Barre, VT $70,827

East Calais, VT $70,828

East Montpelier, VT $70,875

Eden, VT $70,781

Eden Mills, VT $70,717

Graniteville, VT $70,930

Hyde Park, VT $70,886

Johnson, VT $70,975

Lake Elmore, VT $70,807

Marshfield, VT $70,791

Moretown, VT $70,980

Morrisville, VT $70,972

Moscow, VT $71,008

Northfield, VT $70,893

Northfield Falls, VT $71,225

North Hyde Park, VT $70,881

North Montpelier, VT $70,810

Plainfield, VT $70,800

Roxbury, VT $70,680

South Barre, VT $71,017

Waterbury, VT $71,001

Stowe, VT $71,011

Waitsfield, VT $70,971

Warren, VT $70,839

Washington, VT $70,700

Waterbury Center, VT $70,999

Websterville, VT $70,919

Williamstown, VT $70,836

Wolcott, VT $70,798

Woodbury, VT $70,728

Worcester, VT $70,798

Rutland, VT $70,796

Belmont, VT $70,578

Benson, VT $70,577

Bomoseen, VT $70,688

Brandon, VT $70,741

Bridport, VT $70,748

Castleton, VT $70,702

Center Rutland, VT $70,750

Chittenden, VT $70,588

Cuttingsville, VT $70,563

Danby, VT $70,683

East Middlebury, VT $70,787

East Poultney, VT $70,691

East Wallingford, VT $70,614

Fair Haven, VT $70,640

Florence, VT $70,615

Forest Dale, VT $70,743

Gaysville, VT $70,294

Granville, VT $70,626

Hancock, VT $70,615

Hydeville, VT $70,697

Killington, VT $70,607

Middlebury, VT $70,896

Middletown Springs, VT $70,653

Mount Holly, VT $70,588

North Clarendon, VT $70,691

Orwell, VT $70,683

Pawlet, VT $70,709

Pittsfield, VT $70,648

Pittsford, VT $70,716

Poultney, VT $70,702

Proctor, VT $70,781

Ripton, VT $70,699

Rochester, VT $70,662

Rupert, VT $70,655

Salisbury, VT $70,768

Shoreham, VT $70,708

Stockbridge, VT $70,583

Wallingford, VT $70,621

Wells, VT $70,712

West Pawlet, VT $70,736

West Rupert, VT $70,719

West Rutland, VT $70,676

Whiting, VT $70,711

Saint Johnsbury, VT $70,787

Albany, VT $70,746

Barnet, VT $70,712

Barton, VT $70,738

Beebe Plain, VT $70,760

Concord, VT $70,645

Coventry, VT $70,842

Craftsbury, VT $70,767

Craftsbury Common, VT $70,770

Danville, VT $70,727

Derby, VT $70,760

Derby Line, VT $70,707

East Burke, VT $70,705

East Charleston, VT $70,712

East Hardwick, VT $70,750

East Haven, VT $70,550

East Saint Johnsbury, VT $70,786

Glover, VT $70,717

Granby, VT $70,463

Greensboro, VT $70,693

Greensboro Bend, VT $70,738

Hardwick, VT $70,817

Irasburg, VT $70,721

Island Pond, VT $70,605

Lowell, VT $70,697

Lower Waterford, VT $70,778

Lyndon, VT $70,765

Lyndon Center, VT $70,845

Lyndonville, VT $70,768

Morgan, VT $70,640

Newport, VT $70,802

Newport Center, VT $70,712

North Concord, VT $70,527

North Troy, VT $70,721

Orleans, VT $70,695

Passumpsic, VT $70,791

Peacham, VT $70,649

Saint Johnsbury Center, VT $70,793

Sheffield, VT $70,668

Sutton, VT $70,662

Troy, VT $70,729

West Burke, VT $70,709

West Charleston, VT $70,676

West Danville, VT $70,731

Westfield, VT $70,675

West Glover, VT $70,724

Averill, VT $70,312

Beecher Falls, VT $70,768

Canaan, VT $70,592

Gilman, VT $70,903

Guildhall, VT $70,499

Lunenburg, VT $70,652

Norton, VT $70,453

North Bennington, VT $71,240

North Pownal, VT $71,383

Pownal, VT $71,424

White River Junction, VT $70,778

Ascutney, VT $70,811

Barnard, VT $70,617

Bethel, VT $70,661

Bradford, VT $70,735

Bridgewater, VT $70,690

Bridgewater Corners, VT $70,549

Brookfield, VT $70,730

Brownsville, VT $70,691

Chelsea, VT $70,689

Corinth, VT $70,670

East Corinth, VT $70,700

East Randolph, VT $70,713

East Ryegate, VT $70,652

East Thetford, VT $70,739

Fairlee, VT $70,663

Groton, VT $70,682

Hartford, VT $70,962

Hartland, VT $70,714

Hartland Four Corners, VT $70,711

Mc Indoe Falls, VT $70,893

Newbury, VT $70,674

North Hartland, VT $70,764

North Pomfret, VT $70,643

North Thetford, VT $70,738

Norwich, VT $70,724

Plymouth, VT $70,499

Post Mills, VT $70,722

Quechee, VT $70,795

Randolph, VT $70,783

Randolph Center, VT $70,747

Reading, VT $70,557

Sharon, VT $70,659

South Pomfret, VT $70,592

South Royalton, VT $70,680

South Ryegate, VT $70,694

South Strafford, VT $70,676

South Woodstock, VT $70,575

Strafford, VT $70,615

Taftsville, VT $70,801

Thetford, VT $70,739

Thetford Center, VT $70,665

Topsham, VT $70,644

Tunbridge, VT $70,657

Vershire, VT $70,624

Wells River, VT $70,699

West Fairlee, VT $70,829

West Hartford, VT $70,644

West Newbury, VT $70,671

West Topsham, VT $70,700

Wilder, VT $70,965

Windsor, VT $70,743

Woodstock, VT $70,656

Bellows Falls, VT $70,914

Cambridgeport, VT $70,833

Cavendish, VT $70,597

Chester, VT $70,668

Chester Depot, VT $70,643

Grafton, VT $70,614

Londonderry, VT $70,741

Ludlow, VT $70,634

North Springfield, VT $70,881

Perkinsville, VT $70,688

Peru, VT $70,667

Proctorsville, VT $70,609

Saxtons River, VT $70,899

South Londonderry, VT $70,785

Springfield, VT $70,846

Westminster, VT $70,913

Westminster Station, VT $70,918

Weston, VT $70,595

Shaftsbury, VT $71,155

Brattleboro, VT $71,058

Bondville, VT $70,764

East Dover, VT $70,908

Jacksonville, VT $71,087

Jamaica, VT $70,766

Marlboro, VT $71,410

Newfane, VT $70,862

Putney, VT $70,847

Readsboro, VT $71,419

South Newfane, VT $70,886

Stamford, VT $71,367

Townshend, VT $70,798

Vernon, VT $71,276

Wardsboro, VT $70,849

West Dover, VT $70,965

West Dummerston, VT $70,879

West Halifax, VT $70,989

West Townshend, VT $70,702

West Wardsboro, VT $70,704

Whitingham, VT $71,061

Williamsville, VT $70,879

Wilmington, VT $71,018

Burlington, VT $71,212

South Burlington, VT $71,208

Winooski, VT $71,212

Colchester, VT $71,212

Alburgh, VT $70,857

Bakersfield, VT $70,962

Belvidere Center, VT $70,705

Bristol, VT $70,977

Cambridge, VT $71,061

Charlotte, VT $71,116

East Berkshire, VT $70,893

East Fairfield, VT $70,999

Enosburg Falls, VT $70,803

Essex, VT $71,158

Essex Junction, VT $71,163

Fairfax, VT $71,066

Fairfield, VT $70,998

Ferrisburgh, VT $71,037

Franklin, VT $70,807

Grand Isle, VT $71,073

Highgate Center, VT $70,867

Highgate Springs, VT $70,903

Hinesburg, VT $71,114

Huntington, VT $71,061

Isle La Motte, VT $70,945

Jeffersonville, VT $71,013

Jericho, VT $71,099

Jonesville, VT $71,113

Milton, VT $71,132

Monkton, VT $71,057

Montgomery, VT $70,803

Montgomery Center, VT $70,717

New Haven, VT $70,968

North Ferrisburgh, VT $71,068

North Hero, VT $70,998

Richford, VT $70,791

Richmond, VT $71,106

Saint Albans, VT $71,030

Saint Albans Bay, VT $71,020

Shelburne, VT $71,180

Sheldon, VT $70,945

Sheldon Springs, VT $71,119

South Hero, VT $71,137

Starksboro, VT $71,018

Swanton, VT $70,932

Underhill, VT $71,082

Underhill Center, VT $71,085

Vergennes, VT $70,946

Waterville, VT $70,970

Westford, VT $71,118

Williston, VT $71,171

Montpelier, VT $70,923

Bennington, VT $71,292

Arlington, VT $71,041

Dorset, VT $70,764

East Arlington, VT $70,738

East Dorset, VT $70,766

Manchester, VT $70,957

Manchester Center, VT $70,910

Accountant, Cost and Financial Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Accountant, Cost and Financial roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 45% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Accountant, Cost and Financial positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Accountant, Cost and Financial as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Accountant, Cost and Financial

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$86,495	$42.0	25%
Financial Services	$83,035	$40.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$79,575	$38.0	15%
Aerospace & Defense	$76,115	$37.0	10%
Insurance	$76,115	$37.0	10%

Accountant, Cost and Financial Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Accountant, Cost and Financial'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.

$64,633

Average $69,196/year

$74,880

$5,386

Average $5,766/month

$6,240

$1,243

Average $1,331/week

$1,440

$31

Average $33/hour

$36

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$74,880	$6,240	$1,440	$36
Average	$69,196	$5,766	$1,331	$33
25th Percentile	$64,633	$5,386	$1,243	$31

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