Salaries in Accounting

Is it unrealistic to expect quality applicants for a tax senior role in industry with a $70-90k range? Fully remote in industry with a pretty good work life balance.

I just put in my notice, and my company immediately hit me with a counteroffer. It feels a bit insulting that they suddenly found the budget only after I threatened to leave. Should I even consider it...

Is achieving a great culture a valid excuse for low pay? My company's CFO basically just told us we don't need raises because our culture is so good. While I appreciate a good work environment, it fee...

We often hear about the six-figure milestone, but does that actually change your day-to-day reality anymore? I’m looking for some perspective from people who have seen their income grow significantly....

I’m a second-year Senior Associate in audit making $72k, and I found out that new hires are coming in at $70k. I started at $62k two years ago, so these new staff are starting at almost exactly what I...

My company is preparing me to step into the role of Controller, and they recently mentioned a starting salary of $95k. This feels low given the scope of the responsibilities. I know location, industry...

I feel like title inflation has made salary benchmarking harder than ever. A manager at one company can make less than a senior somewhere else. Makes comparing trajectories really difficult.

A recruiter recently reached out about a role that seems like a great fit. Since I wasn't actively looking, I want to make sure the move is financially worth it. What's a realistic salary jump to expe...

I’ve officially hit the salary cap for my role after 7 years. HR says there’s no room for growth unless I apply for a higher position, but there are zero internal openings. Should I wait for a vacancy...

I’m currently six months into a new job, and things are fine, but I’ve started getting messages from recruiters offering about $5k more than what I make now. Is it worth jumping ship for a relatively ...

Is there a typical amount of time someone usually spends as a staff accountant before moving up to a senior pay grade? I’m starting to look at my next steps, and I want to know if my current timeline ...

It feels like once someone gains salary momentum in accounting, it becomes easier to keep accelerating. Higher comp leads to better opportunities, stronger negotiating power, and more confidence makin...

Would you rather take a role with high current comp but limited upside, or slightly lower pay with stronger long-term trajectory? Feels like one of the harder decisions once you’re mid-career.

Is industry progression always this slow? I’ve been in my position for a couple of years now without a promotion. If you're in industry, how many years did you put in before hitting the next level? I'...

It seems as if the current job market gives you two options: burn yourself out or accept being underpaid. I have a $95k offer on the table, but the hours sound brutal. I'm now questioning myself wheth...

I passed my final CPA exam section while working full-time, but my manager hasn’t brought up a raise or promotion at all. Is it reasonable for me to ask about that now, or should I wait for my annual ...

I used to think compensation in accounting was pretty straightforward: work hard, gain experience, move up steadily. But after a few years, it feels much more nuanced than that. Some people stay loyal...

A colleague of mine who was hired at the same time as me negotiated a signing bonus that wasn't mentioned during my own hiring process. Should firms proactively disclose every component of a compensat...

I’ve been in AP for three years, and I’m trying to get a pulse on the current market. What’s considered a normal salary range for someone at this stage? I want to make sure I’m being paid fairly compa...

I’ve met accountants making great money who still feel financially behind somehow. It made me realize comp and financial peace aren’t always the same thing. Lifestyle expectations seem to rise just as...