What are the main factors that influence an Accounting Assitant'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 Accounting Assitant?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Accounting Assitant roles, with salaries approximately 35% above the market median.

How does experience change An Accounting Assitant's salary?

An Accounting Assitant's salary grows with experience: starting around $63,703 for beginners, reaching about $85,816 at mid-level, and approach $144,178 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Accounting Assitant?

Accounting Assitant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Accounting Assitant roles are District of Columbia $71,278, California $71,007, Massachusetts $70,061. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Accounting Assitant roles make?

Salaries for Accounting Assitant level roles vary by specialization: SVP of Accounting: $292,164; VP of Accounting: $233,883; Assitant Communication Manager: $125,539; Accounting Supervisor: $89,565; Assitant Store Manager: $52,754.

Accounting Assitant Salary in Virginia

How much does an Accounting Assitant make in Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Accounting Assitant in Virginia is $64,827 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

However, an Accounting Assitant's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $75,135
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $59,684 to $70,223
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $55,001

10% $55,001

50% (Median) $64,827

90% $75,135

Accounting Assitant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$70,223	$5,852	$1,350	$34
Average	$64,827	$5,402	$1,247	$31
25th Percentile	$59,684	$4,974	$1,148	$29

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Key Factors That Influence Accounting Assitant Salaries

An Accounting Assitant'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 Accounting Assitant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Accounting Assitant'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): $63,703
Early Career (1-2 years): $74,041
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $85,816
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $102,289
Expert (over 8 years): $144,178

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Accounting Assitant	less than 1 year	$63,703
Accountant II	1-2 years	$74,041
Accountant III	2-4 years	$85,816
Accountant IV	5-8 years	$102,289
Accountant V	over 8 years	$144,178

How Do Accounting Assitant 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 Accounting Assitants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $71,278.
California: $71,007.
Massachusetts: $70,061.

District of Columbia $71,278 California $71,007 Massachusetts $70,061 Washington $69,804 New Jersey $69,778 Alaska $69,688 Connecticut $68,799 New York $68,439

Hawaii $67,286 Rhode Island $66,746 Maryland $66,379 Minnesota $65,877 Colorado $65,683 Illinois $65,619 Oregon $65,374 Delaware $65,194

New Hampshire $65,081 Virginia $64,827 Pennsylvania $64,087 Nevada $63,714 North Dakota $63,591 Michigan $63,398 Wisconsin $63,327 Vermont $63,186

Texas $62,793 Maine $62,767 Arizona $62,729 Ohio $62,683 Georgia $62,091 Indiana $61,795 Wyoming $61,737 Utah $61,647

Iowa $61,608 Kansas $61,299 Louisiana $61,209 North Carolina $61,177 Missouri $61,164 Florida $60,913 Montana $60,778 Nebraska $60,649

Kentucky $60,578 South Carolina $60,321 Tennessee $60,160 Idaho $60,096 New Mexico $59,626 Oklahoma $59,523 Alabama $59,143 South Dakota $58,505

Arkansas $58,158 West Virginia $57,971 Mississippi $57,411

Top Paying Cities for Accounting Assitant

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: $59,619
Lambsburg: $59,746
Laurel Fork: $59,813

Ivanhoe, VA $59,619

Lambsburg, VA $59,746

Laurel Fork, VA $59,813

Marion, VA $59,308

Max Meadows, VA $59,714

Meadowview, VA $58,774

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $59,250

Rocky Gap, VA $59,283

Ruther Glen, VA $62,535

Sealston, VA $64,153

Sharps, VA $62,261

Spotsylvania, VA $63,120

Sparta, VA $62,789

Stafford, VA $66,006

Stratford, VA $63,479

Tappahannock, VA $62,646

Thornburg, VA $63,327

Unionville, VA $62,300

Village, VA $62,567

Warsaw, VA $62,789

Weems, VA $61,557

Sandy Point, VA $62,871

White Stone, VA $61,386

Wicomico Church, VA $61,833

Woodford, VA $63,069

Zacata, VA $63,282

Winchester, VA $62,985

Bentonville, VA $62,445

Berryville, VA $63,893

Boyce, VA $64,010

Brucetown, VA $63,027

Chester Gap, VA $63,637

Clear Brook, VA $62,710

Cross Junction, VA $60,676

Fishers Hill, VA $61,548

Flint Hill, VA $63,292

Front Royal, VA $63,329

Gore, VA $61,015

Hume, VA $64,147

Huntly, VA $63,398

Strasburg, VA $61,308

Linden, VA $64,303

Markham, VA $64,289

Maurertown, VA $60,474

Middletown, VA $62,505

Millwood, VA $63,896

Rileyville, VA $61,746

Earlysville, VA $60,840

Esmont, VA $60,278

Faber, VA $60,011

Fishersville, VA $60,569

Free Union, VA $60,740

Gordonsville, VA $61,377

Greenwood, VA $60,496

Ivy, VA $60,866

Keene, VA $60,521

Keswick, VA $60,987

Locust Dale, VA $61,652

Lovingston, VA $59,367

Lyndhurst, VA $59,814

Montpelier Station, VA $61,391

Nellysford, VA $59,884

North Garden, VA $60,462

Orange, VA $61,992

Palmyra, VA $61,013

Piney River, VA $59,091

Quinque, VA $60,996

Roseland, VA $59,318

Ruckersville, VA $60,970

Schuyler, VA $60,066

Shipman, VA $59,358

Somerset, VA $61,394

Stanardsville, VA $60,793

Troy, VA $61,080

Tyro, VA $59,479

Waynesboro, VA $60,661

White Hall, VA $60,770

Woodberry Forest, VA $61,632

Achilles, VA $60,695

Amelia Court House, VA $61,821

Ark, VA $61,081

Arvonia, VA $60,539

Ashland, VA $62,423

Aylett, VA $62,453

Barhamsville, VA $61,554

Beaumont, VA $61,807

Beaverdam, VA $62,418

Bena, VA $60,678

Bohannon, VA $60,926

Bremo Bluff, VA $60,932

Bruington, VA $62,328

Bumpass, VA $62,324

Cardinal, VA $60,953

Cartersville, VA $61,437

Charles City, VA $61,939

Christchurch, VA $61,433

Church View, VA $61,576

Cobbs Creek, VA $61,122

Columbia, VA $61,277

Crozier, VA $62,219

Cumberland, VA $60,936

Deltaville, VA $61,173

Diggs, VA $60,950

Redwood, VA $59,317

Rich Creek, VA $59,519

Ridgeway, VA $59,933

Riner, VA $59,513

Ripplemead, VA $59,358

Rocky Mount, VA $59,370

Salem, VA $59,080

Sandy Level, VA $59,497

Shawsville, VA $59,263

Spencer, VA $59,919

Staffordsville, VA $59,620

Stanleytown, VA $60,032

Stuart, VA $59,903

Thaxton, VA $59,192

Troutville, VA $59,169

Union Hall, VA $59,380

Vesta, VA $59,827

Villamont, VA $59,162

Vinton, VA $59,051

Wirtz, VA $59,198

Woolwine, VA $59,785

Bristol, VA $57,595

Abingdon, VA $58,449

Andover, VA $58,275

Appalachia, VA $58,275

Bee, VA $58,995

Ben Hur, VA $58,516

Big Stone Gap, VA $57,755

Birchleaf, VA $59,053

Blackwater, VA $57,828

Castlewood, VA $57,996

Cleveland, VA $58,701

Clinchco, VA $59,001

Clintwood, VA $58,934

Coeburn, VA $58,372

Damascus, VA $58,907

Dante, VA $58,704

Davenport, VA $59,110

Dryden, VA $57,945

Duffield, VA $57,454

Dungannon, VA $57,663

East Stone Gap, VA $57,877

Ewing, VA $59,256

Fort Blackmore, VA $57,295

Gate City, VA $56,903

Haysi, VA $59,339

Hiltons, VA $57,038

Honaker, VA $59,028

Jonesville, VA $58,659

Keokee, VA $58,116

Lebanon, VA $58,473

Mc Clure, VA $58,715

Mendota, VA $57,613

Nickelsville, VA $57,371

Nora, VA $58,561

Norton, VA $58,337

Pennington Gap, VA $58,102

Pound, VA $58,579

Rosedale, VA $58,963

Rose Hill, VA $59,152

Saint Charles, VA $58,443

Saint Paul, VA $58,366

Weber City, VA $56,729

Whitetop, VA $59,138

Wise, VA $58,494

Pulaski, VA $59,772

Atkins, VA $59,268

Austinville, VA $59,747

Barren Springs, VA $59,797

Bastian, VA $59,276

Bland, VA $59,415

Broadford, VA $59,214

Cana, VA $59,838

Ceres, VA $59,219

Chilhowie, VA $59,199

Cripple Creek, VA $59,467

Crockett, VA $59,453

Draper, VA $59,723

Dugspur, VA $59,767

Elk Creek, VA $59,425

Emory, VA $59,032

Fancy Gap, VA $59,787

Fries, VA $59,625

Galax, VA $59,722

Glade Spring, VA $58,915

Rural Retreat, VA $59,378

Saltville, VA $59,225

Speedwell, VA $59,416

Sugar Grove, VA $59,282

Tannersville, VA $59,179

Troutdale, VA $59,240

Willis, VA $59,735

Woodlawn, VA $59,759

Wytheville, VA $59,591

Staunton, VA $60,588

Augusta Springs, VA $60,332

Bacova, VA $60,049

Blue Grass, VA $60,072

Brownsburg, VA $59,714

Buena Vista, VA $59,225

Churchville, VA $60,757

Clifton Forge, VA $59,846

Covington, VA $59,521

Craigsville, VA $60,338

Crimora, VA $60,819

Deerfield, VA $60,386

Doe Hill, VA $60,334

Fairfield, VA $59,626

Fort Defiance, VA $60,864

Glen Wilton, VA $59,619

Goshen, VA $60,079

Greenville, VA $60,041

Grottoes, VA $60,875

Head Waters, VA $60,434

Hot Springs, VA $59,881

Iron Gate, VA $59,948

Lexington, VA $59,731

Low Moor, VA $59,808

Mc Dowell, VA $60,358

Middlebrook, VA $60,056

Millboro, VA $60,103

Mint Spring, VA $60,358

Montebello, VA $59,509

Monterey, VA $60,184

Mount Sidney, VA $60,891

Mustoe, VA $60,284

New Hope, VA $60,855

Port Republic, VA $60,842

Raphine, VA $59,786

Rockbridge Baths, VA $59,845

Selma, VA $59,867

Steeles Tavern, VA $59,909

Stuarts Draft, VA $60,133

Swoope, VA $60,481

Verona, VA $60,891

Vesuvius, VA $59,375

Warm Springs, VA $60,067

West Augusta, VA $60,517

Weyers Cave, VA $60,905

Williamsville, VA $60,392

Lynchburg, VA $58,338

Altavista, VA $58,892

Alton, VA $60,179

Amherst, VA $58,735

Appomattox, VA $58,840

Bedford, VA $59,199

Big Island, VA $58,875

Blairs, VA $60,164

Brookneal, VA $59,125

Buffalo Junction, VA $60,369

Callands, VA $59,873

Chatham, VA $59,922

Clifford, VA $58,824

Clover, VA $60,032

Cluster Springs, VA $60,366

Coleman Falls, VA $58,579

Concord, VA $58,419

Crystal Hill, VA $59,939

Danville, VA $60,212

Hillsville, VA $59,838

Carson, VA $62,143

Hiwassee, VA $59,642

Independence, VA $59,434

Annandale, VA $70,718

Burke, VA $70,055

Dumfries, VA $68,004

Dunn Loring, VA $70,808

Fairfax, VA $69,751

Fairfax Station, VA $69,561

Falls Church, VA $70,870

Fort Belvoir, VA $70,013

Great Falls, VA $69,753

Greenway, VA $70,869

Lorton, VA $69,618

Merrifield, VA $70,646

Mc Lean, VA $70,863

West Mclean, VA $70,869

Mount Vernon, VA $70,276

Newington, VA $70,114

Dry Fork, VA $60,048

Brooke, VA $65,526

Evington, VA $58,662

Forest, VA $58,547

Gladstone, VA $58,891

Gladys, VA $58,892

Glasgow, VA $59,269

Goode, VA $58,741

Gretna, VA $59,496

Halifax, VA $60,161

Howardsville, VA $60,065

Hurt, VA $59,163

Java, VA $59,854

Ararat, VA $59,823

Axton, VA $60,008

Bassett, VA $59,965

Belspring, VA $59,653

Bent Mountain, VA $59,147

Blacksburg, VA $59,372

Blue Ridge, VA $59,127

Boones Mill, VA $59,105

Buchanan, VA $59,327

Callaway, VA $59,260

Christiansburg, VA $59,378

Cascade, VA $59,956

Catawba, VA $59,226

Check, VA $59,352

Claudville, VA $59,788

Cloverdale, VA $59,017

Collinsville, VA $60,164

Copper Hill, VA $59,273

Critz, VA $59,884

Daleville, VA $59,078

Dublin, VA $59,685

Eagle Rock, VA $59,498

Eggleston, VA $59,565

Elliston, VA $59,213

Ferrum, VA $59,591

Fieldale, VA $60,078

Fincastle, VA $59,262

Floyd, VA $59,596

Glade Hill, VA $59,331

Glen Lyn, VA $59,375

Goodview, VA $59,121

Hardy, VA $59,096

Henry, VA $59,681

Huddleston, VA $59,316

Keeling, VA $60,105

Chester, VA $62,436

Chesterfield, VA $62,398

Church Road, VA $62,193

Colonial Heights, VA $62,461

Courtland, VA $60,960

Dendron, VA $61,143

Dewitt, VA $61,993

Dinwiddie, VA $62,163

Disputanta, VA $62,214

Dolphin, VA $61,312

Drewryville, VA $60,827

Ebony, VA $60,407

Elberon, VA $60,891

Emporia, VA $60,964

Ford, VA $62,048

Franklin, VA $60,773

Freeman, VA $61,299

Gasburg, VA $60,537

Hopewell, VA $62,333

Ivor, VA $60,871

Jarratt, VA $61,491

Lawrenceville, VA $61,085

Mc Kenney, VA $61,831

Meredithville, VA $60,997

Newsoms, VA $60,572

Prince George, VA $62,391

Rawlings, VA $61,593

Sedley, VA $61,042

Skippers, VA $60,721

Spring Grove, VA $61,474

Stony Creek, VA $61,828

Surry, VA $60,742

Sussex, VA $61,689

Sutherland, VA $62,339

Valentines, VA $60,594

Wakefield, VA $61,120

Warfield, VA $61,643

Waverly, VA $61,601

White Plains, VA $60,560

Wilsons, VA $61,864

Yale, VA $61,439

Zuni, VA $60,847

Claremont, VA $61,556

Farmville, VA $60,402

Baskerville, VA $60,303

Indian Valley, VA $59,683

Mc Coy, VA $59,554

Martinsville, VA $60,065

Meadows Of Dan, VA $59,843

Moneta, VA $59,219

Montvale, VA $59,218

Narrows, VA $59,554

Newbern, VA $59,606

New Castle, VA $59,265

Newport, VA $59,400

New River, VA $59,770

Oriskany, VA $59,380

Paint Bank, VA $59,287

Parrott, VA $59,582

Patrick Springs, VA $59,952

Pearisburg, VA $59,613

Pembroke, VA $59,612

Penhook, VA $59,528

Pilot, VA $59,399

Pittsville, VA $59,498

Radford, VA $59,704

Long Island, VA $59,116

Lowry, VA $58,852

Lynch Station, VA $59,122

Madison Heights, VA $58,339

Monroe, VA $58,630

Naruna, VA $58,937

Nathalie, VA $59,650

Natural Bridge, VA $59,456

Natural Bridge Station, VA $59,200

Nelson, VA $60,458

Norwood, VA $59,117

Ringgold, VA $60,126

Rustburg, VA $58,474

Scottsburg, VA $60,243

Scottsville, VA $60,569

South Boston, VA $60,296

Spout Spring, VA $58,581

Sutherlin, VA $60,132

Sweet Briar, VA $58,512

Vernon Hill, VA $60,061

Virgilina, VA $60,314

Wingina, VA $59,467

Amonate, VA $59,335

Bandy, VA $59,205

Big Rock, VA $59,527

Bishop, VA $59,211

Bluefield, VA $59,394

Boissevain, VA $59,248

Breaks, VA $59,430

Burkes Garden, VA $59,272

Cedar Bluff, VA $59,358

Doran, VA $59,602

Falls Mills, VA $59,248

Grundy, VA $59,627

Horsepen, VA $59,234

Hurley, VA $59,320

Jewell Ridge, VA $59,358

Keen Mountain, VA $59,590

Mavisdale, VA $59,364

Maxie, VA $59,539

North Tazewell, VA $59,349

Oakwood, VA $59,624

Pilgrims Knob, VA $59,461

Pocahontas, VA $59,268

Pounding Mill, VA $59,441

Raven, VA $59,574

Red Ash, VA $59,629

Richlands, VA $59,595

Rowe, VA $59,386

Shortt Gap, VA $59,519

Swords Creek, VA $59,369

Tazewell, VA $59,256

Vansant, VA $59,370

Whitewood, VA $59,377

Wolford, VA $59,387

Boydton, VA $60,432

Bracey, VA $60,587

Brodnax, VA $60,820

Buckingham, VA $59,756

Burkeville, VA $60,680

Charlotte Court House, VA $59,811

Chase City, VA $60,121

Clarksville, VA $60,539

Crewe, VA $61,067

Cullen, VA $59,633

Dillwyn, VA $60,352

Drakes Branch, VA $60,114

Dundas, VA $61,008

Evergreen, VA $58,898

Fort Mitchell, VA $60,114

Green Bay, VA $60,345

Hampden Sydney, VA $60,493

Kenbridge, VA $60,682

Keysville, VA $60,108

La Crosse, VA $60,494

Lunenburg, VA $60,222

Meherrin, VA $60,229

Nottoway, VA $60,974

Pamplin, VA $59,433

Phenix, VA $59,165

Prospect, VA $59,807

Randolph, VA $59,908

Red House, VA $58,991

Red Oak, VA $60,198

Rice, VA $60,757

Saxe, VA $60,068

Skipwith, VA $60,240

South Hill, VA $60,472

Victoria, VA $60,435

Wylliesburg, VA $60,144

Roanoke, VA $58,975

Wachapreague, VA $61,236

Wardtown, VA $61,117

Wattsville, VA $61,294

Willis Wharf, VA $61,218

Windsor, VA $60,697

Withams, VA $61,245

Norfolk, VA $60,385

Newport News, VA $60,520

Fort Eustis, VA $60,544

Hampton, VA $60,558

Fort Monroe, VA $60,524

Poquoson, VA $60,538

Yorktown, VA $60,609

Lackey, VA $60,634

Seaford, VA $60,560

Portsmouth, VA $60,402

Fort Lee, VA $62,458

Petersburg, VA $62,458

Virginia State University, VA $62,458

Alberta, VA $61,224

Ammon, VA $62,044

Blackstone, VA $61,520

Boykins, VA $60,644

Branchville, VA $60,500

Capron, VA $60,943

Round Hill, VA $65,480

Catharpin, VA $67,933

Delaplane, VA $64,795

Ashburn, VA $68,215

Chantilly, VA $68,933

Gainesville, VA $67,380

Hamilton, VA $66,363

Lincoln, VA $66,298

Sterling, VA $69,045

Haymarket, VA $67,316

Herndon, VA $69,299

Leesburg, VA $67,143

Lovettsville, VA $65,655

Nokesville, VA $67,463

Upperville, VA $65,009

Warrenton, VA $65,246

Reston, VA $69,697

Waterford, VA $66,253

The Plains, VA $66,440

Doswell, VA $62,445

Dutton, VA $61,109

Fork Union, VA $61,120

Foster, VA $60,912

Glen Allen, VA $62,586

Gloucester, VA $61,044

Gloucester Point, VA $60,675

Goochland, VA $61,903

Grimstead, VA $61,066

Gum Spring, VA $61,903

Gwynn, VA $61,065

Hadensville, VA $61,806

Hallieford, VA $61,047

Hanover, VA $62,457

Hardyville, VA $61,229

Hartfield, VA $61,250

Hayes, VA $60,714

Henrico, VA $62,632

Hudgins, VA $61,018

Jamaica, VA $61,780

Jamestown, VA $60,853

Jetersville, VA $61,113

Kents Store, VA $61,257

King And Queen Court House, VA $61,874

King William, VA $62,194

Lanexa, VA $61,778

Lightfoot, VA $61,151

Little Plymouth, VA $61,796

Locust Hill, VA $61,433

Louisa, VA $61,892

Macon, VA $61,963

Maidens, VA $62,139

Manakin Sabot, VA $62,342

Mannboro, VA $61,937

Manquin, VA $62,376

Maryus, VA $60,683

Mascot, VA $61,614

Mathews, VA $60,949

Burgess, VA $62,005

Accomac, VA $61,188

Assawoman, VA $61,212

Atlantic, VA $61,295

Battery Park, VA $60,529

Belle Haven, VA $61,153

Birdsnest, VA $61,037

Bloxom, VA $61,282

Cape Charles, VA $60,954

Capeville, VA $60,966

Carrollton, VA $60,522

Carrsville, VA $60,798

Cheriton, VA $60,959

Chesapeake, VA $60,544

Chincoteague Island, VA $61,334

Wallops Island, VA $61,289

Craddockville, VA $61,162

Davis Wharf, VA $61,149

Eastville, VA $60,983

Exmore, VA $61,126

Franktown, VA $61,058

Greenbackville, VA $61,473

Greenbush, VA $61,297

Hacksneck, VA $61,128

Hallwood, VA $61,265

Harborton, VA $61,278

Horntown, VA $61,370

Oak Hall, VA $61,243

Isle Of Wight, VA $60,658

Jamesville, VA $61,093

Jenkins Bridge, VA $61,275

Keller, VA $61,202

Locustville, VA $61,199

Machipongo, VA $61,028

Mappsville, VA $61,252

Marionville, VA $61,027

Mears, VA $61,220

Melfa, VA $61,209

Modest Town, VA $61,368

Nassawadox, VA $61,091

Nelsonia, VA $61,372

New Church, VA $61,350

Onancock, VA $61,261

Onley, VA $61,193

Oyster, VA $60,974

Painter, VA $61,164

Parksley, VA $61,294

Pungoteague, VA $61,190

Quinby, VA $61,029

Rescue, VA $60,526

Sanford, VA $61,360

Saxis, VA $61,370

Seaview, VA $60,961

Smithfield, VA $60,591

Suffolk, VA $60,564

Tangier, VA $61,521

Tasley, VA $61,325

Temperanceville, VA $61,265

Townsend, VA $60,973

Virginia Beach, VA $61,351

Dulles, VA $69,717

Aldie, VA $67,516

Amissville, VA $64,231

Arcola, VA $68,193

Manassas, VA $68,305

Marshall, VA $65,174

Middleburg, VA $66,372

Catlett, VA $66,683

Centreville, VA $68,580

Clifton, VA $69,158

Orlean, VA $64,586

Paeonian Springs, VA $66,681

Paris, VA $64,586

Philomont, VA $66,175

Purcellville, VA $65,685

Bluemont, VA $64,806

Bristow, VA $67,775

Broad Run, VA $66,569

Calverton, VA $66,418

Casanova, VA $66,529

Rectortown, VA $65,093

Mechanicsville, VA $62,506

Midlothian, VA $62,411

Millers Tavern, VA $62,499

Mineral, VA $62,274

Moon, VA $60,975

Moseley, VA $62,203

New Canton, VA $60,856

New Kent, VA $62,164

New Point, VA $60,822

Newtown, VA $62,691

Norge, VA $61,241

North, VA $61,028

Oilville, VA $62,218

Onemo, VA $60,898

Ordinary, VA $60,766

Port Haywood, VA $60,813

Powhatan, VA $62,012

Providence Forge, VA $62,057

Quinton, VA $62,375

Rockville, VA $62,288

Ruthville, VA $61,929

Saint Stephens Church, VA $62,491

Saluda, VA $61,457

Sandston, VA $62,520

Sandy Hook, VA $61,890

Schley, VA $60,910

Severn, VA $60,716

Shacklefords, VA $61,490

State Farm, VA $62,168

Stevensville, VA $62,020

Studley, VA $62,501

Susan, VA $60,837

Toano, VA $61,433

Topping, VA $61,379

Trevilians, VA $61,854

Richmond, VA $62,649

Urbanna, VA $61,671

Wake, VA $61,286

Walkerton, VA $62,109

Ware Neck, VA $60,934

Water View, VA $61,658

West Point, VA $61,870

White Marsh, VA $60,833

Wicomico, VA $60,726

Williamsburg, VA $60,831

Woods Cross Roads, VA $61,052

Montpelier, VA $62,195

Oakton, VA $69,912

Occoquan, VA $69,397

Quantico, VA $67,091

Springfield, VA $70,534

Triangle, VA $67,576

Vienna, VA $70,534

Woodbridge, VA $68,896

Arlington, VA $70,889

Fort Myer, VA $70,890

Mattaponi, VA $61,639

Dhs, VA $70,890

Fort Valley, VA $61,287

Star Tannery, VA $60,687

Stephens City, VA $63,008

Stephenson, VA $63,050

Toms Brook, VA $61,252

White Post, VA $63,550

Woodstock, VA $60,746

Culpeper, VA $62,752

Aroda, VA $61,216

Banco, VA $61,423

Bealeton, VA $64,968

Boston, VA $62,586

Brandy Station, VA $63,853

Brightwood, VA $61,735

Castleton, VA $63,274

Elkwood, VA $63,769

Etlan, VA $61,593

Goldvein, VA $65,255

Graves Mill, VA $61,132

Haywood, VA $61,719

Hood, VA $60,747

Jeffersonton, VA $64,565

Leon, VA $61,996

Lignum, VA $63,401

Madison, VA $61,127

Midland, VA $65,615

Mitchells, VA $62,252

Oakpark, VA $61,514

Pratts, VA $61,120

Radiant, VA $61,346

Rapidan, VA $61,900

Remington, VA $64,451

Reva, VA $62,064

Richardsville, VA $63,930

Rixeyville, VA $63,764

Rochelle, VA $61,101

Somerville, VA $65,740

Sperryville, VA $62,004

Stevensburg, VA $63,527

Sumerduck, VA $64,469

Syria, VA $60,896

Viewtown, VA $63,806

Washington, VA $63,092

Wolftown, VA $60,752

Woodville, VA $62,616

Harrisonburg, VA $60,999

Basye, VA $60,512

Bergton, VA $60,325

Bridgewater, VA $60,885

Broadway, VA $60,697

Criders, VA $60,434

Dayton, VA $60,677

Edinburg, VA $60,615

Elkton, VA $60,798

Alexandria, VA $70,881

Fredericksburg, VA $64,224

Bowling Green, VA $62,978

Burr Hill, VA $62,985

Callao, VA $62,623

Caret, VA $63,370

Center Cross, VA $62,291

Champlain, VA $63,225

Coles Point, VA $63,462

Colonial Beach, VA $63,818

Corbin, VA $63,424

Dahlgren, VA $65,911

Dogue, VA $63,776

Dunnsville, VA $62,515

Edwardsville, VA $62,085

Farnham, VA $62,269

Garrisonville, VA $66,452

Hague, VA $63,003

Hartwood, VA $64,409

Haynesville, VA $62,951

Heathsville, VA $62,027

Hustle, VA $63,263

Irvington, VA $61,531

Jersey, VA $63,864

Kilmarnock, VA $61,583

King George, VA $64,860

Kinsale, VA $62,881

Ladysmith, VA $62,614

Lancaster, VA $61,733

Laneview, VA $61,883

Lively, VA $61,791

Locust Grove, VA $63,003

Loretto, VA $63,274

Lottsburg, VA $62,506

Merry Point, VA $61,637

Milford, VA $62,746

Mollusk, VA $61,659

Montross, VA $63,415

Morattico, VA $61,979

Mount Holly, VA $63,204

Ninde, VA $65,004

Nuttsville, VA $61,918

Oldhams, VA $62,830

Ophelia, VA $62,038

Partlow, VA $63,157

Port Royal, VA $63,258

Rappahannock Academy, VA $63,271

Reedville, VA $61,991

Rhoadesville, VA $62,409

Rollins Fork, VA $63,816

Fulks Run, VA $60,546

Hinton, VA $60,490

Keezletown, VA $60,785

Lacey Spring, VA $60,815

Linville, VA $60,784

Luray, VA $60,979

Mc Gaheysville, VA $60,855

Mount Crawford, VA $60,857

Mount Jackson, VA $60,658

Mount Solon, VA $60,667

New Market, VA $60,799

Orkney Springs, VA $60,528

Penn Laird, VA $60,882

Quicksburg, VA $60,719

Pleasant Valley, VA $60,849

Shenandoah, VA $60,819

Singers Glen, VA $60,780

Stanley, VA $60,824

Timberville, VA $60,809

Charlottesville, VA $60,918

Afton, VA $60,243

Arrington, VA $59,045

Barboursville, VA $61,155

Batesville, VA $60,773

Covesville, VA $60,248

Crozet, VA $60,802

Dyke, VA $60,772

Ruby, VA $66,135

Accounting Assitant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Accounting Assitant roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 110% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 35% above the average. In contrast, Accounting Assitant positions in Transportation or Telecom typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Accounting Assitant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Accounting Assitant

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$87,517	$42.0	35%
Financial Services	$84,275	$41.0	30%
Biotechnology	$81,034	$39.0	25%
Pharmaceuticals	$81,034	$39.0	25%
Energy & Utilities	$77,793	$37.0	20%

Accounting Assitant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Accounting Assitant'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.

$59,684

Average $64,827/year

$70,223

$4,974

Average $5,402/month

$5,852

$1,148

Average $1,247/week

$1,350

$29

Average $31/hour

$34

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$70,223	$5,852	$1,350	$34
Average	$64,827	$5,402	$1,247	$31
25th Percentile	$59,684	$4,974	$1,148	$29

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