}Q%>Fv l?~ci
;lG IQ_0[ CPAs are professionals who command generous salaries. In general, CPAs earn at least 10% more than non-CPA accountants in similar positions. However, factors such as geographic location, years of experience, level of education, and the size and revenue of an employer all play a role in determining the salary of a
CPA.
AVJk EvYw$j @U)'UrNr~ 2010 Projected Accountant Salaries
GW W@8GNI (Large Firms*)
4EpzCaEZ Non-CPA
0L1P'*LRU Salaries Up To
Y}Dp
{ CPA
NqWHR~& SalariesUp To
I45A$nV#Q (kHR$8GFM 1_t Dp&UO =.%ZF]Oe+# EK'&S=] Senior Manager/Director
RgO 7> T\ $160,250
=j{jylC $176,275
QA3l:D}u Z^|C~lp;n }.'%gJrS Manager
`%Ghtm * $112,750
.~8+s.y $124,025
J'EK5=H d3$<|mG$ PHXP1)^}S Senior
cjR.9bgn $86,750
$7r
wara $95,425
Mz^s^aJEE w(U/(C7R RmQt%a7\{ 1 to 3 Years
GlZ9k-ZRF $69,250
g5V
r2 $76,175
s,k1KTXg<B vraU&ze\1 ;Y'\: Up to 1 Year
nsp K.*? $60,000
:2My|3H\ $66,000
NQJqS?^W&M {|gJC>f@ >(rB[ZJ Derived from Robert Half International 2010 Salary Guide; Public Accounting, Audit, Tax, and Management Services.
5:d2q<x:{ G"[pr%? Large public accounting firms = $250 million + in sales.
qWpC e*C "{k
)nr+7U Salary does not reflect overtime or bonuses which are significant portions of compensation for these positions.
8_m9CQ6 i Ib\G{$r CPAs earn up to 10% over peers without professional designations.
-IS9uaT5