Salaries for accountants vary based on their level of experience, job title, and geographic region; size of employer; and other factors. According to PayScale.com, the average salary for fund accountants employed in the U.S. was $65,578 in December 2024. Salaries ranged from $50,000 or less to $98,000 or more. The U.S. Department of Labor reported that accountants and auditors who worked for investment funds earned a mean annual salary of $101,920 in May 2023. The mean annual salary for workers in all careers was $65,470. Overall, accountants and auditors earned salaries that ranged from $50,440 to more than $137,280.
Employers offer a variety of benefit packages, which can include any of the following: paid holidays, vacations, and sick days; personal days; medical, dental, and life insurance; profit-sharing plans; 401(k) plans; retirement and pension plans; and educational assistance programs. Some companies provide reimbursement for professional development opportunities, discounted memberships for fitness/wellness programs, free child care, adoption leave, and alternative/flexible work options.