Accounting Degree — Jobs & Salaries

Career paths for accounting majors in audit, tax, finance, and management.

Avg. Median Salary

$113,986

Highest Paying

$213,990

Entry-Level

$54,920

Career Paths

8

Career Paths with a Accounting Degree

#	Job Title	Median Salary	Salary Range	Jobs
1	Chief Executives	$213,990	$75,700 – $507,730	204,350
2	Financial Managers	$166,570	$94,310 – $323,270	841,710
3	Personal Financial Advisors	$105,070	$50,190 – $357,020	266,800
4	Management Analysts	$101,860	$60,640 – $171,640	898,280
5	Financial Examiners	$94,160	$56,230 – $174,200	67,830
6	Budget Analysts	$91,640	$62,250 – $136,660	47,160
7	Accountants and Auditors	$83,680	$56,020 – $144,090	1,449,500
8	Tax Preparers	$54,920	$33,760 – $99,270	76,480

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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS. Degree-to-occupation mapping based on common career paths.