Accountants and Auditors Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$81,680
↑ 30.0% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Accountants and Auditors — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Accountants and Auditors — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 30.0% since 2011 ($62,850 → $81,680)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $81,680
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 2.8% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -12%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $81,680 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $79,880 | +2.4% |
| 2022 | $78,000 | +1.0% |
| 2021 | $77,250 | +5.0% |
| 2020 | $73,560 | +2.8% |
| 2019 | $71,550 | +1.5% |
| 2018 | $70,500 | +1.7% |
| 2017 | $69,350 | +1.8% |
| 2016 | $68,150 | +1.4% |
| 2015 | $67,190 | +1.9% |
| 2014 | $65,940 | +1.3% |
| 2013 | $65,080 | +2.4% |
| 2012 | $63,550 | +1.1% |
| 2011 | $62,850 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.