Salaries in Accounting

Is it unrealistic to expect quality applicants for a tax senior role in industry with a $70-90k range? Fully remote in industry with a pretty good work life balance.

I just put in my notice, and my company immediately hit me with a counteroffer. It feels a bit insulting that they suddenly found the budget only after I threatened to leave. Should I even consider it...

My boss just asked me to take on a lead role. It’s a great title change, and it's exactly the kind of experience I’ve been looking for. The problem is there’s no raise attached to it right now. They p...

I am making 47k a year right now which is not great overall but can keep me afloat right now. I have 4 years of experience in accounts Receivable, and my long term goal after clearing my debt is to ...

We often hear about the six-figure milestone, but does that actually change your day-to-day reality anymore? I’m looking for some perspective from people who have seen their income grow significantly....

I’m a second-year Senior Associate in audit making $72k, and I found out that new hires are coming in at $70k. I started at $62k two years ago, so these new staff are starting at almost exactly what I...

I feel like title inflation has made salary benchmarking harder than ever. A manager at one company can make less than a senior somewhere else. Makes comparing trajectories really difficult.

A recruiter recently reached out about a role that seems like a great fit. Since I wasn't actively looking, I want to make sure the move is financially worth it. What's a realistic salary jump to expe...

I’ve officially hit the salary cap for my role after 7 years. HR says there’s no room for growth unless I apply for a higher position, but there are zero internal openings. Should I wait for a vacancy...

My company is preparing me to step into the role of Controller, and they recently mentioned a starting salary of $95k. This feels low given the scope of the responsibilities. I know location, industry...

Is there a typical amount of time someone usually spends as a staff accountant before moving up to a senior pay grade? I’m starting to look at my next steps, and I want to know if my current timeline ...

It feels like once someone gains salary momentum in accounting, it becomes easier to keep accelerating. Higher comp leads to better opportunities, stronger negotiating power, and more confidence makin...

Would you rather take a role with high current comp but limited upside, or slightly lower pay with stronger long-term trajectory? Feels like one of the harder decisions once you’re mid-career.

If two accountants working remotely have the same experience and billable hours, should their pay be different based on their ZIP code? I'm seeing a lot of debate lately on whether location-based pay ...

Is industry progression always this slow? I’ve been in my position for a couple of years now without a promotion. If you're in industry, how many years did you put in before hitting the next level? I'...

Is the increase in salary when moving into management worth the stress? To me, it seems like the raise is small for the amount of extra work involved. Just wondering if the salary bump is significant ...

It seems as if the current job market gives you two options: burn yourself out or accept being underpaid. I have a $95k offer on the table, but the hours sound brutal. I'm now questioning myself wheth...

Is achieving a great culture a valid excuse for low pay? My company's CFO basically just told us we don't need raises because our culture is so good. While I appreciate a good work environment, it fee...

I used to think compensation in accounting was pretty straightforward: work hard, gain experience, move up steadily. But after a few years, it feels much more nuanced than that. Some people stay loyal...

A colleague of mine who was hired at the same time as me negotiated a signing bonus that wasn't mentioned during my own hiring process. Should firms proactively disclose every component of a compensat...