The salary of a Chartered Accountant in the United States varies depending on several factors, including experience, location, education level, marketing trend and company sizes.
As of June 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chartered Accountant in the United States is $73,155. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $61,967 to a high of $83,333, with most professionals earning between $67,299 and $78,482.
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Chartered Accountant Salaries by Percentile
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $78,482 | $6,540 | $1,509 | $38 |
| Average | $73,155 | $6,096 | $1,407 | $35 |
| 25th Percentile | $67,299 | $5,608 | $1,294 | $32 |
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Last Updated on June 01, 2025An entry-level Chartered Accountant with less than 1 year of experience earns about $72,422. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $72,634. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $75,345. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $78,674, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $78,912.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Chartered Accountant | $72,422 |
| Intermediate Level Chartered Accountant | $72,634 |
| Senior Level Chartered Accountant | $75,345 |
| Specialist Level Chartered Accountant | $78,674 |
| Expert Level Chartered Accountant | $78,912 |
| Entry Level | 5% |
| Intermediate Level | 5% |
| Senior Level | 1% |
| Specialist Level | 3% |
| Expert Level | 3% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
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Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of June 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Chartered Accountant compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $66,264 in 2023 to approximately $64,858 in 2025. (For a detailed analysis of Chartered Accountant salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
| Year | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
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| 2023 | $66,264 |
| 2024 | $65,373 |
| 2025 | $64,858 |
| 2026 | View More |
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| Median | % of Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Salary | $73,155 | 64.1% |
| Bonus | $7,265 | 6.4% |
| Median | % of Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Social Security | $6,115 | 5.4% |
| 401K/403B | $3,357 | 2.9% |
| Disability | $1,599 | 1.4% |
| Healthcare | $8,472 | 7.4% |
| Pension | $4,316 | 3.8% |
| Time Off | $9,838 | 8.6% |
| Total Compensation | $114,118 | 100% |
According to our 100% employer reported salary sources the median salary for a Chartered Accountant with a Associate's Degree is $71,576 - $75,582. Please try our salary wizard to explore how other factors like location, Years of experience and number of direct reports can impact your base pay and bonus.
Chartered Accountant Salaries by Degree Level
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| No Diploma | 1.1% |
| High School | 5.2% |
| Associates | 8.4% |
| Bachelors | 61.2% |
| Masters | 23.6% |
| Doctorate | 0.5% |
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The average salary for a Chartered Accountant is $73,155 per year in the United States, updated at June 01, 2025.
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