Salary Information

Take a look at the average salaries for college graduates in public and private accounting. To see what you can earn with CPA certification, add about 10 to 15 percent to the average starting salaries.

Employer Jr. Level (0 - 3 yrs.) Sr. Level (4 - 6 yrs.)
Public Accounting (large firm) $45,000-$62,250 $60,000-$78,500
Public Accounting (medium firm) $39,000-$55,750 $53,500-$72,500
Public Accounting (small firm) $38,000-$49,000 $48,750-$63,000
Corporate Accounting (large co.) $35,000-$52,500 $51,750-$67,250
Corporate Accounting (medium co.) $33,250-$48,000 $47,250-$59,250
Corporate Accounting (small co.) $31,500-$44,500 $43,250-$54,000

Source: 2007 Robert Half Salary Guide

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