Earnings
Accountants and auditors earned median annual salaries of $71,550 in May 2019, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Salaries ranged from less than $44,480 to $124,450 or more.
Public accounting firm accountants and auditors who provide audit/assurance services to businesses earned salaries that ranged from $40,250 to $216,000 in 2019, according to Robert Half Accounting & Finance’s 2020 Salary Guide.
Accountants and auditors receive a variety of benefits, including health insurance, savings and pension plans, paid vacation and sick days, tuition reimbursement, and performance bonuses.
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