What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Graduate Accountant?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Graduate Accountant jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Snoqualmie, WA (24.8% above average), followed by Nome, AK and Berkeley, CA. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Snoqualmie, WA $68,301 $5,691 $1,313 $32.84 Nome, AK $67,916 $5,659 $1,306 $32.65 Berkeley, CA $67,037 $5,586 $1,289 $32.23 Mikkalo, OR $66,527 $5,543 $1,279 $31.98 Waltham, MA $66,230 $5,519 $1,273 $31.84 Sitka, AK $65,955 $5,496 $1,268 $31.71 Pennington County, SD $65,541 $5,461 $1,260 $31.51 Mountain View, CA $64,553 $5,379 $1,241 $31.04 Jamaica, NY $64,550 $5,379 $1,241 $31.03 San Francisco, CA $64,506 $5,375 $1,240 $31.01

Graduate Accountant

Graduate Accountant Salary

Q: How much does a Graduate Accountant make?

The average annual pay for a graduate accountant in the United States is $54,749 a year — that works out to approximately $26.32 an hour. The middle 80% of Graduate Accountants earn between $38,500 (10th percentile) and $77,500 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Graduate Accountant Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Graduate Accountant in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Desk Manager at $73,047 (133.4%) above Graduate Accountant. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Desk Manager $127,796 $10,649 $2,457 $61.44 Hospitality $57,716 $4,809 $1,109 $27.75 Gym Desk $48,154 $4,012 $926 $23.15 Marriott Housekeeping $41,410 $3,450 $796 $19.91 Front Desk Manager $39,997 $3,333 $769 $19.23

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Graduate Accountant Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$54,749

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Ohio

$52,882

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How much does a Graduate Accountant make?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average annual pay for a Graduate Accountant in the United States is $54,749 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $26.32 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,052/week or $4,562/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $87,500 and as low as $30,500, the majority of Graduate Accountant salaries currently range between $44,000 (25th percentile) to $61,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $77,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Graduate Accountant varies greatly (by as much as 17500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Graduate Accountant in your area makes on average $52,882 per year, or $1,867 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $54,749. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Graduate Accountant salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Graduate Accountant jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Graduate Accountant Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Graduate Accountant job is above the national average. Topping the list is Snoqualmie, WA, , with Nome, AK, and Berkeley, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Berkeley, CA, beats the national average by $12,288 (22.4%), and Snoqualmie, WA, furthers that trend with another $13,552 (24.8%) above the $54,749 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Graduate Accountant appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between Snoqualmie, WA, and San Francisco, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Graduate Accountant role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Snoqualmie, WA	$68,301	$5,691	$1,313	$32.84
Nome, AK	$67,916	$5,659	$1,306	$32.65
Berkeley, CA	$67,037	$5,586	$1,289	$32.23
Mikkalo, OR	$66,527	$5,543	$1,279	$31.98
Waltham, MA	$66,230	$5,519	$1,273	$31.84
Sitka, AK	$65,955	$5,496	$1,268	$31.71
Pennington County, SD	$65,541	$5,461	$1,260	$31.51
Mountain View, CA	$64,553	$5,379	$1,241	$31.04
Jamaica, NY	$64,550	$5,379	$1,241	$31.03
San Francisco, CA	$64,506	$5,375	$1,240	$31.01

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Graduate Accountant Jobs in the U.S.

We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Graduate Accountant category.

For example Desk Manager jobs pay as much as $73,047 (133.4%) more than the average Graduate Accountant salary of $54,749. If you're qualified, finding work as a Desk Manager may help you make more money than that of the average Graduate Accountant position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Desk Manager	$127,796	$10,649	$2,457	$61.44
Hospitality	$57,716	$4,809	$1,109	$27.75
Gym Desk	$48,154	$4,012	$926	$23.15
Marriott Housekeeping	$41,410	$3,450	$796	$19.91
Front Desk Manager	$39,997	$3,333	$769	$19.23

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Infographic detailing Graduate Accountant salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $54,749 per year or $26.32 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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