Accounts Payable/Billing Specialist Salary in the United States

How much does an Accounts Payable/Billing Specialist make in the United States? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Accounts Payable/Billing Specialist in the United States is $43,525 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

However, an Accounts Payable/Billing Specialist's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $49,032
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $40,822 to $46,408
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,360

Key Factors That Influence Accounts Payable/Billing Specialist Salaries

An Accounts Payable/Billing Specialist'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Accounts Payable/Billing Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Accounts Payable/Billing Specialist'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): $42,195
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $43,125
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $44,766
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $45,007
  • Expert (over 8 years): $45,127
Job RoleYears of ExperienceAverage Salary
Entry Level Accounts Payable/Billing Specialist less than 1 year $42,195
Early Career Level Accounts Payable/Billing Specialist 1-2 years $43,125
Mid-Level Level Accounts Payable/Billing Specialist 2-4 years $44,766
Senior-Level Level Accounts Payable/Billing Specialist 5-8 years $45,007
Expert Level Accounts Payable/Billing Specialist over 8 years $45,127

Top Paying Cities for Accounts Payable/Billing Specialist

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:

  • San Jose: $54,898
  • San Francisco: $54,297
  • Oakland: $53,153

Accounts Payable/Billing Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Accounts Payable/Billing Specialist 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 Healthcare and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Accounts Payable/Billing Specialist positions in Insurance or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Accounts Payable/Billing Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Accounts Payable/Billing Specialist

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare $65,288 $31.0 50%
Financial Services $52,230 $25.0 20%

How Education impacts an Accounts Payable/Billing Specialist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Accounts Payable/Billing Specialist professionals enter the field with a high school degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Accounts Payable/Billing Specialist with a high school is between $42,358 and $44,691.

Accounts Payable/Billing Specialist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Accounts Payable/Billing Specialist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Degree 1.1%
High School 64.3%
Associate's Degree 23.1%
Bachelor's Degree 10.6%
Master's Degree or MBA 0.8%
JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent 0%

Accounts Payable/Billing Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Accounts Payable/Billing Specialist'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.

  • Hourly
  • Monthly
  • Weekly
  • Yearly
  • Table View
Last Updated on September 01, 2026
$40,822
Average $43,525/year
$46,408
$3,402
Average $3,627/month
$3,867
$785
Average $837/week
$892
$20
Average $21/hour
$22
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $46,408 $3,867 $892 $22
Average $43,525 $3,627 $837 $21
25th Percentile $40,822 $3,402 $785 $20

Most common benefits for Accounts Payable/Billing Specialist

  • Social Security
  • 401 (k)
  • Disability
  • Healthcare
  • Pension
  • Time Off (days)

Common company salaries for Accounts Payable/Billing Specialist

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FAQ about Accounts Payable/Billing Specialist

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Accounts Payable/Billing Specialist?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Accounts Payable/Billing Specialist roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

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