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Senior Public Accountant

Average Senior Public Accountant Salary

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$73,720
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$57k
MEDIAN
$74k
90%
$96k

The average salary for a Senior Public Accountant is $73,720 in 2025

Base Salary
$57k - $96k
Bonus
$1k - $10k
Profit Sharing
$985 - $8k
Commission
$355 - $30k
Total Pay
$56k - $100k
Based on 15,440 salary profiles (last updated Nov 08 2023)
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3.8 out of 5
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Common Health Benefits for a Senior Public Accountant

Medical
82%
Dental
70%
Vision
63%
None
17%

Gender Breakdown for Senior Public Accountants

Female
63.8%
Male
35.1%
Prefer to self-define
1.1%
This data is based on 5,693 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Senior Public Accountants

What is the highest pay for Senior Public Accountants?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Senior Public Accountant is $96k / year

What is the lowest pay for Senior Public Accountants?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Senior Public Accountant is $57k / year

How can Senior Public Accountants increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Senior Public Accountant is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Senior Public Accountant that oversees more junior Senior Public Accountants, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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