&KYPi'C9!z Sl;[9l2 P=[_W;->} 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.
tEN8S]X iV$TvD+ ^ Fnag]qQ 2010 Projected Accountant Salaries
g
kM Q=;Nn (Large Firms*)
2il`'X Non-CPA
j|KjQ'9 Salaries Up To
)ZW[$:wA CPA
O#do\:(b SalariesUp To
8\X-]Gh\^ kSpy-bVn 2dyS_2u :#VdFMC< @DNwzdP Senior Manager/Director
Hl#?#A5 $160,250
kaT
! $176,275
hh-a+]
c0 oj(st{, GGs7]mhA Manager
U2Tw_ $112,750
h"y~!NWn $124,025
F%:74.]Y ^@C/2RX! :jf/$]p Senior
~>#?.f $86,750
<}
p]0iA $95,425
Dv*d$ n
o
so* K7 wVq9t|V 1 to 3 Years
x*sDp3f[* $69,250
%a?\y_a=b $76,175
Bp_8PjQ }BUm}.-{u,
v:P=t2q Up to 1 Year
/^L<q $60,000
1=h5Z3/fj $66,000
0v,fY2$c o%,?v
9 @
6
a'p Derived from Robert Half International 2010 Salary Guide; Public Accounting, Audit, Tax, and Management Services.
>m:n6M'r 5WA:gy gB& Large public accounting firms = $250 million + in sales.
kWacc&*| ["#H/L]3 Salary does not reflect overtime or bonuses which are significant portions of compensation for these positions.
1bFGoLAEFl
;Dbx5-
t CPAs earn up to 10% over peers without professional designations.
6V"uovN2