What are the main factors that influence an Acountant'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 Acountant?

The Internet industry offers the highest average compensation for Acountant roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Acountant's salary?

An Acountant's salary grows with experience: starting around $45,733 for beginners, reaching about $72,704 at mid-level, and approach $96,517 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Acountant?

Acountant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Acountant roles are District of Columbia $59,246, California $59,021, Massachusetts $58,234. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

Acountant Salary in Virginia

How much does an Acountant make in Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Acountant in Virginia is $53,884 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $63,174
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $50,117 to $58,747
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $46,687

10% $46,687

50% (Median) $53,884

90% $63,174

Acountant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$58,747	$4,896	$1,130	$28
Average	$53,884	$4,490	$1,036	$26
25th Percentile	$50,117	$4,176	$964	$24

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Key Factors That Influence Acountant Salaries

An Acountant'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 Acountant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Acountant'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): $45,733
Early Career (1-2 years): $52,871
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $72,704
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $85,808
Expert (over 8 years): $96,517

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Laboratory Support Technician I	less than 1 year	$45,733
Acountant	1-2 years	$52,871
Laboratory Support Technician III	2-4 years	$72,704
Laboratory Support Technician IV	5-8 years	$85,808
Laboratory Supervisor	over 8 years	$96,517

How Do Acountant 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 Acountants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $59,246.
California: $59,021.
Massachusetts: $58,234.

District of Columbia $59,246 California $59,021 Massachusetts $58,234 Washington $58,020 New Jersey $57,999 Alaska $57,924 Connecticut $57,186 New York $56,886

Hawaii $55,928 Rhode Island $55,479 Maryland $55,174 Minnesota $54,756 Colorado $54,596 Illinois $54,542 Oregon $54,339 Delaware $54,189

New Hampshire $54,095 Virginia $53,884 Pennsylvania $53,269 Nevada $52,958 North Dakota $52,857 Michigan $52,696 Wisconsin $52,637 Vermont $52,520

Texas $52,193 Maine $52,172 Arizona $52,140 Ohio $52,102 Georgia $51,610 Indiana $51,364 Wyoming $51,316 Utah $51,241

Iowa $51,209 Kansas $50,952 Louisiana $50,877 North Carolina $50,850 Missouri $50,839 Florida $50,631 Montana $50,518 Nebraska $50,411

Kentucky $50,353 South Carolina $50,138 Tennessee $50,005 Idaho $49,951 New Mexico $49,561 Oklahoma $49,475 Alabama $49,159 South Dakota $48,630

Arkansas $48,341 West Virginia $48,185 Mississippi $47,720

Top Paying Cities for Acountant

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: $49,555
Lambsburg: $49,661
Laurel Fork: $49,716

Ivanhoe, VA $49,555

Lambsburg, VA $49,661

Laurel Fork, VA $49,716

Marion, VA $49,297

Max Meadows, VA $49,634

Meadowview, VA $48,853

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $49,249

Rocky Gap, VA $49,276

Ruther Glen, VA $51,979

Sealston, VA $53,324

Sharps, VA $51,751

Spotsylvania, VA $52,465

Sparta, VA $52,190

Stafford, VA $54,864

Stratford, VA $52,763

Tappahannock, VA $52,071

Thornburg, VA $52,637

Unionville, VA $51,783

Village, VA $52,005

Warsaw, VA $52,190

Weems, VA $51,166

Sandy Point, VA $52,258

White Stone, VA $51,024

Wicomico Church, VA $51,395

Woodford, VA $52,423

Zacata, VA $52,600

Winchester, VA $52,353

Bentonville, VA $51,904

Berryville, VA $53,108

Boyce, VA $53,205

Brucetown, VA $52,388

Chester Gap, VA $52,895

Clear Brook, VA $52,124

Cross Junction, VA $50,433

Fishers Hill, VA $51,158

Flint Hill, VA $52,608

Front Royal, VA $52,638

Gore, VA $50,716

Hume, VA $53,319

Huntly, VA $52,696

Strasburg, VA $50,959

Linden, VA $53,449

Markham, VA $53,437

Maurertown, VA $50,266

Middletown, VA $51,954

Millwood, VA $53,110

Rileyville, VA $51,323

Earlysville, VA $50,570

Esmont, VA $50,103

Faber, VA $49,881

Fishersville, VA $50,345

Free Union, VA $50,487

Gordonsville, VA $51,016

Greenwood, VA $50,284

Ivy, VA $50,592

Keene, VA $50,305

Keswick, VA $50,692

Locust Dale, VA $51,245

Lovingston, VA $49,345

Lyndhurst, VA $49,717

Montpelier Station, VA $51,028

Nellysford, VA $49,775

North Garden, VA $50,256

Orange, VA $51,528

Palmyra, VA $50,714

Piney River, VA $49,116

Quinque, VA $50,699

Roseland, VA $49,305

Ruckersville, VA $50,678

Schuyler, VA $49,927

Shipman, VA $49,338

Somerset, VA $51,031

Stanardsville, VA $50,531

Troy, VA $50,769

Tyro, VA $49,439

Waynesboro, VA $50,422

White Hall, VA $50,512

Woodberry Forest, VA $51,228

Achilles, VA $50,449

Amelia Court House, VA $51,386

Ark, VA $50,770

Arvonia, VA $50,320

Ashland, VA $51,886

Aylett, VA $51,911

Barhamsville, VA $51,163

Beaumont, VA $51,374

Beaverdam, VA $51,881

Bena, VA $50,435

Bohannon, VA $50,641

Bremo Bluff, VA $50,647

Bruington, VA $51,807

Bumpass, VA $51,803

Cardinal, VA $50,664

Cartersville, VA $51,066

Charles City, VA $51,483

Christchurch, VA $51,063

Church View, VA $51,181

Cobbs Creek, VA $50,805

Columbia, VA $50,933

Crozier, VA $51,716

Cumberland, VA $50,650

Deltaville, VA $50,846

Diggs, VA $50,661

Redwood, VA $49,304

Rich Creek, VA $49,472

Ridgeway, VA $49,816

Riner, VA $49,467

Ripplemead, VA $49,338

Rocky Mount, VA $49,348

Salem, VA $49,107

Sandy Level, VA $49,454

Shawsville, VA $49,259

Spencer, VA $49,805

Staffordsville, VA $49,556

Stanleytown, VA $49,898

Stuart, VA $49,791

Thaxton, VA $49,200

Troutville, VA $49,181

Union Hall, VA $49,357

Vesta, VA $49,728

Villamont, VA $49,175

Vinton, VA $49,083

Wirtz, VA $49,205

Woolwine, VA $49,693

Bristol, VA $47,872

Abingdon, VA $48,582

Andover, VA $48,438

Appalachia, VA $48,438

Bee, VA $49,036

Ben Hur, VA $48,639

Big Stone Gap, VA $48,006

Birchleaf, VA $49,085

Blackwater, VA $48,066

Castlewood, VA $48,206

Cleveland, VA $48,792

Clinchco, VA $49,042

Clintwood, VA $48,986

Coeburn, VA $48,519

Damascus, VA $48,963

Dante, VA $48,794

Davenport, VA $49,132

Dryden, VA $48,163

Duffield, VA $47,756

Dungannon, VA $47,930

East Stone Gap, VA $48,107

Ewing, VA $49,253

Fort Blackmore, VA $47,623

Gate City, VA $47,298

Haysi, VA $49,322

Hiltons, VA $47,410

Honaker, VA $49,064

Jonesville, VA $48,757

Keokee, VA $48,306

Lebanon, VA $48,602

Mc Clure, VA $48,804

Mendota, VA $47,887

Nickelsville, VA $47,687

Nora, VA $48,676

Norton, VA $48,490

Pennington Gap, VA $48,294

Pound, VA $48,691

Rosedale, VA $49,010

Rose Hill, VA $49,167

Saint Charles, VA $48,578

Saint Paul, VA $48,514

Weber City, VA $47,153

Whitetop, VA $49,155

Wise, VA $48,620

Pulaski, VA $49,683

Atkins, VA $49,263

Austinville, VA $49,661

Barren Springs, VA $49,703

Bastian, VA $49,270

Bland, VA $49,386

Broadford, VA $49,219

Cana, VA $49,737

Ceres, VA $49,223

Chilhowie, VA $49,206

Cripple Creek, VA $49,429

Crockett, VA $49,417

Draper, VA $49,641

Dugspur, VA $49,678

Elk Creek, VA $49,394

Emory, VA $49,067

Fancy Gap, VA $49,694

Fries, VA $49,560

Galax, VA $49,641

Glade Spring, VA $48,970

Rural Retreat, VA $49,355

Saltville, VA $49,228

Speedwell, VA $49,387

Sugar Grove, VA $49,275

Tannersville, VA $49,189

Troutdale, VA $49,240

Willis, VA $49,652

Woodlawn, VA $49,671

Wytheville, VA $49,532

Staunton, VA $50,361

Augusta Springs, VA $50,148

Bacova, VA $49,912

Blue Grass, VA $49,932

Brownsburg, VA $49,634

Buena Vista, VA $49,227

Churchville, VA $50,501

Clifton Forge, VA $49,744

Covington, VA $49,474

Craigsville, VA $50,153

Crimora, VA $50,553

Deerfield, VA $50,193

Doe Hill, VA $50,150

Fairfield, VA $49,561

Fort Defiance, VA $50,590

Glen Wilton, VA $49,555

Goshen, VA $49,937

Greenville, VA $49,906

Grottoes, VA $50,599

Head Waters, VA $50,233

Hot Springs, VA $49,773

Iron Gate, VA $49,829

Lexington, VA $49,648

Low Moor, VA $49,713

Mc Dowell, VA $50,170

Middlebrook, VA $49,919

Millboro, VA $49,958

Mint Spring, VA $50,170

Montebello, VA $49,464

Monterey, VA $50,025

Mount Sidney, VA $50,612

Mustoe, VA $50,108

New Hope, VA $50,583

Port Republic, VA $50,572

Raphine, VA $49,694

Rockbridge Baths, VA $49,743

Selma, VA $49,761

Steeles Tavern, VA $49,796

Stuarts Draft, VA $49,982

Swoope, VA $50,272

Verona, VA $50,613

Vesuvius, VA $49,352

Warm Springs, VA $49,928

West Augusta, VA $50,302

Weyers Cave, VA $50,624

Williamsville, VA $50,197

Lynchburg, VA $48,490

Altavista, VA $48,951

Alton, VA $50,020

Amherst, VA $48,820

Appomattox, VA $48,908

Bedford, VA $49,206

Big Island, VA $48,937

Blairs, VA $50,008

Brookneal, VA $49,144

Buffalo Junction, VA $50,179

Callands, VA $49,767

Chatham, VA $49,807

Clifford, VA $48,894

Clover, VA $49,898

Cluster Springs, VA $50,176

Coleman Falls, VA $48,691

Concord, VA $48,557

Crystal Hill, VA $49,821

Danville, VA $50,048

Hillsville, VA $49,737

Carson, VA $51,653

Hiwassee, VA $49,574

Independence, VA $49,402

Annandale, VA $58,780

Burke, VA $58,230

Dumfries, VA $56,525

Dunn Loring, VA $58,856

Fairfax, VA $57,977

Fairfax Station, VA $57,819

Falls Church, VA $58,907

Fort Belvoir, VA $58,195

Great Falls, VA $57,979

Greenway, VA $58,906

Lorton, VA $57,866

Merrifield, VA $58,720

Mc Lean, VA $58,901

West Mclean, VA $58,906

Mount Vernon, VA $58,413

Newington, VA $58,279

Dry Fork, VA $49,912

Brooke, VA $54,465

Evington, VA $48,760

Forest, VA $48,664

Gladstone, VA $48,950

Gladys, VA $48,951

Glasgow, VA $49,264

Goode, VA $48,825

Gretna, VA $49,453

Halifax, VA $50,006

Howardsville, VA $49,926

Hurt, VA $49,176

Java, VA $49,750

Ararat, VA $49,725

Axton, VA $49,878

Bassett, VA $49,843

Belspring, VA $49,584

Bent Mountain, VA $49,163

Blacksburg, VA $49,350

Blue Ridge, VA $49,146

Boones Mill, VA $49,128

Buchanan, VA $49,312

Callaway, VA $49,257

Christiansburg, VA $49,355

Cascade, VA $49,835

Catawba, VA $49,228

Check, VA $49,333

Claudville, VA $49,695

Cloverdale, VA $49,055

Collinsville, VA $50,008

Copper Hill, VA $49,268

Critz, VA $49,775

Daleville, VA $49,105

Dublin, VA $49,610

Eagle Rock, VA $49,455

Eggleston, VA $49,510

Elliston, VA $49,218

Ferrum, VA $49,532

Fieldale, VA $49,937

Fincastle, VA $49,258

Floyd, VA $49,536

Glade Hill, VA $49,316

Glen Lyn, VA $49,352

Goodview, VA $49,141

Hardy, VA $49,121

Henry, VA $49,607

Huddleston, VA $49,303

Keeling, VA $49,959

Chester, VA $51,896

Chesterfield, VA $51,865

Church Road, VA $51,695

Colonial Heights, VA $51,918

Courtland, VA $50,670

Dendron, VA $50,822

Dewitt, VA $51,529

Dinwiddie, VA $51,669

Disputanta, VA $51,712

Dolphin, VA $50,963

Drewryville, VA $50,559

Ebony, VA $50,210

Elberon, VA $50,613

Emporia, VA $50,673

Ford, VA $51,574

Franklin, VA $50,514

Freeman, VA $50,951

Gasburg, VA $50,318

Hopewell, VA $51,811

Ivor, VA $50,595

Jarratt, VA $51,111

Lawrenceville, VA $50,774

Mc Kenney, VA $51,394

Meredithville, VA $50,700

Newsoms, VA $50,347

Prince George, VA $51,859

Rawlings, VA $51,196

Sedley, VA $50,738

Skippers, VA $50,471

Spring Grove, VA $51,097

Stony Creek, VA $51,391

Surry, VA $50,488

Sussex, VA $51,276

Sutherland, VA $51,816

Valentines, VA $50,365

Wakefield, VA $50,803

Warfield, VA $51,238

Waverly, VA $51,202

White Plains, VA $50,338

Wilsons, VA $51,421

Yale, VA $51,068

Zuni, VA $50,576

Claremont, VA $51,165

Farmville, VA $50,206

Baskerville, VA $50,124

Indian Valley, VA $49,608

Mc Coy, VA $49,501

Martinsville, VA $49,926

Meadows Of Dan, VA $49,741

Moneta, VA $49,222

Montvale, VA $49,222

Narrows, VA $49,501

Newbern, VA $49,545

New Castle, VA $49,261

Newport, VA $49,373

New River, VA $49,681

Oriskany, VA $49,357

Paint Bank, VA $49,279

Parrott, VA $49,524

Patrick Springs, VA $49,832

Pearisburg, VA $49,550

Pembroke, VA $49,549

Penhook, VA $49,479

Pilot, VA $49,372

Pittsville, VA $49,455

Radford, VA $49,625

Long Island, VA $49,137

Lowry, VA $48,918

Lynch Station, VA $49,142

Madison Heights, VA $48,491

Monroe, VA $48,733

Naruna, VA $48,989

Nathalie, VA $49,581

Natural Bridge, VA $49,420

Natural Bridge Station, VA $49,207

Nelson, VA $50,252

Norwood, VA $49,138

Ringgold, VA $49,977

Rustburg, VA $48,603

Scottsburg, VA $50,074

Scottsville, VA $50,345

South Boston, VA $50,118

Spout Spring, VA $48,693

Sutherlin, VA $49,981

Sweet Briar, VA $48,635

Vernon Hill, VA $49,922

Virgilina, VA $50,133

Wingina, VA $49,429

Amonate, VA $49,319

Bandy, VA $49,211

Big Rock, VA $49,479

Bishop, VA $49,216

Bluefield, VA $49,368

Boissevain, VA $49,247

Breaks, VA $49,398

Burkes Garden, VA $49,266

Cedar Bluff, VA $49,339

Doran, VA $49,541

Falls Mills, VA $49,247

Grundy, VA $49,562

Horsepen, VA $49,235

Hurley, VA $49,307

Jewell Ridge, VA $49,339

Keen Mountain, VA $49,531

Mavisdale, VA $49,343

Maxie, VA $49,489

North Tazewell, VA $49,331

Oakwood, VA $49,559

Pilgrims Knob, VA $49,424

Pocahontas, VA $49,263

Pounding Mill, VA $49,408

Raven, VA $49,518

Red Ash, VA $49,564

Richlands, VA $49,535

Rowe, VA $49,362

Shortt Gap, VA $49,472

Swords Creek, VA $49,347

Tazewell, VA $49,253

Vansant, VA $49,348

Whitewood, VA $49,354

Wolford, VA $49,363

Boydton, VA $50,231

Bracey, VA $50,359

Brodnax, VA $50,554

Buckingham, VA $49,669

Burkeville, VA $50,437

Charlotte Court House, VA $49,715

Chase City, VA $49,972

Clarksville, VA $50,320

Crewe, VA $50,759

Cullen, VA $49,566

Dillwyn, VA $50,164

Drakes Branch, VA $49,967

Dundas, VA $50,710

Evergreen, VA $48,955

Fort Mitchell, VA $49,966

Green Bay, VA $50,159

Hampden Sydney, VA $50,282

Kenbridge, VA $50,439

Keysville, VA $49,962

La Crosse, VA $50,282

Lunenburg, VA $50,057

Meherrin, VA $50,062

Nottoway, VA $50,681

Pamplin, VA $49,401

Phenix, VA $49,177

Prospect, VA $49,711

Randolph, VA $49,795

Red House, VA $49,034

Red Oak, VA $50,036

Rice, VA $50,501

Saxe, VA $49,928

Skipwith, VA $50,072

South Hill, VA $50,264

Victoria, VA $50,233

Wylliesburg, VA $49,992

Roanoke, VA $49,020

Wachapreague, VA $50,899

Wardtown, VA $50,800

Wattsville, VA $50,947

Willis Wharf, VA $50,884

Windsor, VA $50,451

Withams, VA $50,907

Norfolk, VA $50,192

Newport News, VA $50,304

Fort Eustis, VA $50,324

Hampton, VA $50,335

Fort Monroe, VA $50,308

Poquoson, VA $50,319

Yorktown, VA $50,378

Lackey, VA $50,399

Seaford, VA $50,338

Portsmouth, VA $50,206

Fort Lee, VA $51,915

Petersburg, VA $51,915

Virginia State University, VA $51,915

Alberta, VA $50,889

Ammon, VA $51,571

Blackstone, VA $51,135

Boykins, VA $50,407

Branchville, VA $50,287

Capron, VA $50,655

Round Hill, VA $54,427

Catharpin, VA $56,466

Delaplane, VA $53,857

Ashburn, VA $56,700

Chantilly, VA $57,296

Gainesville, VA $56,006

Hamilton, VA $55,160

Lincoln, VA $55,106

Sterling, VA $57,390

Haymarket, VA $55,953

Herndon, VA $57,601

Leesburg, VA $55,809

Lovettsville, VA $54,572

Nokesville, VA $56,075

Upperville, VA $54,036

Warrenton, VA $54,232

Reston, VA $57,932

Waterford, VA $55,069

The Plains, VA $55,225

Doswell, VA $51,904

Dutton, VA $50,794

Fork Union, VA $50,803

Foster, VA $50,630

Glen Allen, VA $52,021

Gloucester, VA $50,740

Gloucester Point, VA $50,433

Goochland, VA $51,453

Grimstead, VA $50,758

Gum Spring, VA $51,453

Gwynn, VA $50,757

Hadensville, VA $51,373

Hallieford, VA $50,742

Hanover, VA $51,914

Hardyville, VA $50,893

Hartfield, VA $50,911

Hayes, VA $50,465

Henrico, VA $52,059

Hudgins, VA $50,718

Jamaica, VA $51,352

Jamestown, VA $50,580

Jetersville, VA $50,797

Kents Store, VA $50,917

King And Queen Court House, VA $51,429

King William, VA $51,696

Lanexa, VA $51,349

Lightfoot, VA $50,829

Little Plymouth, VA $51,364

Locust Hill, VA $51,063

Louisa, VA $51,445

Macon, VA $51,504

Maidens, VA $51,650

Manakin Sabot, VA $51,819

Mannboro, VA $51,482

Manquin, VA $51,847

Maryus, VA $50,440

Mascot, VA $51,214

Mathews, VA $50,660

Burgess, VA $51,538

Accomac, VA $50,859

Assawoman, VA $50,880

Atlantic, VA $50,948

Battery Park, VA $50,311

Belle Haven, VA $50,830

Birdsnest, VA $50,734

Bloxom, VA $50,937

Cape Charles, VA $50,664

Capeville, VA $50,675

Carrollton, VA $50,305

Carrsville, VA $50,535

Cheriton, VA $50,669

Chesapeake, VA $50,324

Chincoteague Island, VA $50,981

Wallops Island, VA $50,943

Craddockville, VA $50,838

Davis Wharf, VA $50,827

Eastville, VA $50,689

Exmore, VA $50,808

Franktown, VA $50,751

Greenbackville, VA $51,096

Greenbush, VA $50,950

Hacksneck, VA $50,809

Hallwood, VA $50,923

Harborton, VA $50,934

Horntown, VA $51,010

Oak Hall, VA $50,905

Isle Of Wight, VA $50,418

Jamesville, VA $50,780

Jenkins Bridge, VA $50,932

Keller, VA $50,871

Locustville, VA $50,868

Machipongo, VA $50,726

Mappsville, VA $50,912

Marionville, VA $50,725

Mears, VA $50,886

Melfa, VA $50,877

Modest Town, VA $51,009

Nassawadox, VA $50,778

Nelsonia, VA $51,012

New Church, VA $50,994

Onancock, VA $50,920

Onley, VA $50,864

Oyster, VA $50,681

Painter, VA $50,839

Parksley, VA $50,948

Pungoteague, VA $50,861

Quinby, VA $50,727

Rescue, VA $50,309

Sanford, VA $51,002

Saxis, VA $51,010

Seaview, VA $50,670

Smithfield, VA $50,363

Suffolk, VA $50,340

Tangier, VA $51,136

Tasley, VA $50,973

Temperanceville, VA $50,923

Townsend, VA $50,681

Virginia Beach, VA $50,995

Dulles, VA $57,948

Aldie, VA $56,119

Amissville, VA $53,389

Arcola, VA $56,682

Manassas, VA $56,775

Marshall, VA $54,172

Middleburg, VA $55,168

Catlett, VA $55,427

Centreville, VA $57,004

Clifton, VA $57,484

Orlean, VA $53,684

Paeonian Springs, VA $55,425

Paris, VA $53,684

Philomont, VA $55,005

Purcellville, VA $54,597

Bluemont, VA $53,867

Bristow, VA $56,334

Broad Run, VA $55,332

Calverton, VA $55,206

Casanova, VA $55,299

Rectortown, VA $54,105

Mechanicsville, VA $51,955

Midlothian, VA $51,876

Millers Tavern, VA $51,949

Mineral, VA $51,762

Moon, VA $50,682

Moseley, VA $51,703

New Canton, VA $50,583

New Kent, VA $51,670

New Point, VA $50,555

Newtown, VA $52,108

Norge, VA $50,904

North, VA $50,727

Oilville, VA $51,715

Onemo, VA $50,618

Ordinary, VA $50,508

Port Haywood, VA $50,547

Powhatan, VA $51,544

Providence Forge, VA $51,582

Quinton, VA $51,846

Rockville, VA $51,774

Ruthville, VA $51,475

Saint Stephens Church, VA $51,942

Saluda, VA $51,083

Sandston, VA $51,966

Sandy Hook, VA $51,443

Schley, VA $50,628

Severn, VA $50,467

Shacklefords, VA $51,110

State Farm, VA $51,674

Stevensville, VA $51,551

Studley, VA $51,951

Susan, VA $50,568

Toano, VA $51,063

Topping, VA $51,018

Trevilians, VA $51,413

Richmond, VA $52,073

Urbanna, VA $51,261

Wake, VA $50,941

Walkerton, VA $51,624

Ware Neck, VA $50,648

Water View, VA $51,250

West Point, VA $51,426

White Marsh, VA $50,564

Wicomico, VA $50,475

Williamsburg, VA $50,562

Woods Cross Roads, VA $50,746

Montpelier, VA $51,696

Oakton, VA $58,111

Occoquan, VA $57,683

Quantico, VA $55,766

Springfield, VA $58,628

Triangle, VA $56,169

Vienna, VA $58,627

Woodbridge, VA $57,266

Arlington, VA $58,923

Fort Myer, VA $58,924

Mattaponi, VA $51,234

Dhs, VA $58,923

Fort Valley, VA $50,941

Star Tannery, VA $50,443

Stephens City, VA $52,372

Stephenson, VA $52,407

Toms Brook, VA $50,913

White Post, VA $52,823

Woodstock, VA $50,492

Culpeper, VA $52,160

Aroda, VA $50,882

Banco, VA $51,055

Bealeton, VA $54,001

Boston, VA $52,021

Brandy Station, VA $53,074

Brightwood, VA $51,314

Castleton, VA $52,594

Elkwood, VA $53,004

Etlan, VA $51,196

Goldvein, VA $54,239

Graves Mill, VA $50,813

Haywood, VA $51,301

Hood, VA $50,493

Jeffersonton, VA $53,666

Leon, VA $51,531

Lignum, VA $52,698

Madison, VA $50,808

Midland, VA $54,539

Mitchells, VA $51,744

Oakpark, VA $51,131

Pratts, VA $50,803

Radiant, VA $50,991

Rapidan, VA $51,451

Remington, VA $53,572

Reva, VA $51,588

Richardsville, VA $53,138

Rixeyville, VA $53,001

Rochelle, VA $50,787

Somerville, VA $54,643

Sperryville, VA $51,537

Stevensburg, VA $52,804

Sumerduck, VA $53,586

Syria, VA $50,616

Viewtown, VA $53,036

Washington, VA $52,442

Wolftown, VA $50,496

Woodville, VA $52,046

Harrisonburg, VA $50,702

Basye, VA $50,297

Bergton, VA $50,142

Bridgewater, VA $50,608

Broadway, VA $50,452

Criders, VA $50,232

Dayton, VA $50,434

Edinburg, VA $50,383

Elkton, VA $50,535

Alexandria, VA $58,916

Fredericksburg, VA $53,383

Bowling Green, VA $52,347

Burr Hill, VA $52,353

Callao, VA $52,052

Caret, VA $52,673

Center Cross, VA $51,776

Champlain, VA $52,552

Coles Point, VA $52,749

Colonial Beach, VA $53,046

Corbin, VA $52,718

Dahlgren, VA $54,785

Dogue, VA $53,010

Dunnsville, VA $51,963

Edwardsville, VA $51,605

Farnham, VA $51,758

Garrisonville, VA $55,235

Hague, VA $52,368

Hartwood, VA $53,537

Haynesville, VA $52,324

Heathsville, VA $51,557

Hustle, VA $52,584

Irvington, VA $51,144

Jersey, VA $53,083

Kilmarnock, VA $51,187

King George, VA $53,911

Kinsale, VA $52,267

Ladysmith, VA $52,045

Lancaster, VA $51,312

Laneview, VA $51,437

Lively, VA $51,360

Locust Grove, VA $52,368

Loretto, VA $52,594

Lottsburg, VA $51,955

Merry Point, VA $51,232

Milford, VA $52,154

Mollusk, VA $51,250

Montross, VA $52,710

Morattico, VA $51,517

Mount Holly, VA $52,535

Ninde, VA $54,031

Nuttsville, VA $51,466

Oldhams, VA $52,224

Ophelia, VA $51,566

Partlow, VA $52,496

Port Royal, VA $52,580

Rappahannock Academy, VA $52,590

Reedville, VA $51,527

Rhoadesville, VA $51,874

Rollins Fork, VA $53,044

Fulks Run, VA $50,326

Hinton, VA $50,279

Keezletown, VA $50,524

Lacey Spring, VA $50,549

Linville, VA $50,523

Luray, VA $50,685

Mc Gaheysville, VA $50,583

Mount Crawford, VA $50,584

Mount Jackson, VA $50,419

Mount Solon, VA $50,426

New Market, VA $50,536

Orkney Springs, VA $50,310

Penn Laird, VA $50,605

Quicksburg, VA $50,469

Pleasant Valley, VA $50,578

Shenandoah, VA $50,553

Singers Glen, VA $50,520

Stanley, VA $50,557

Timberville, VA $50,544

Charlottesville, VA $50,635

Afton, VA $50,074

Arrington, VA $49,078

Barboursville, VA $50,831

Batesville, VA $50,514

Covesville, VA $50,078

Crozet, VA $50,538

Dyke, VA $50,513

Ruby, VA $54,971

Acountant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Acountant roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 38% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Internet and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Acountant positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Acountant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Acountant

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Internet	$64,661	$31.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$61,967	$30.0	15%
Aerospace & Defense	$60,350	$29.0	12%
Financial Services	$60,350	$29.0	12%
Pharmaceuticals	$59,273	$28.0	10%

Acountant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Acountant'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.

$50,117

Average $53,884/year

$58,747

$4,176

Average $4,490/month

$4,896

$964

Average $1,036/week

$1,130

$24

Average $26/hour

$28

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$58,747	$4,896	$1,130	$28
Average	$53,884	$4,490	$1,036	$26
25th Percentile	$50,117	$4,176	$964	$24

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