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CPA Salary Information

Get a glimpse of what CPAs earn

If there’s one thing you will not be complaining about as a CPA, it’s your salary. Even new grads are offered a sizable sum, and your earning potential over time is among the best out there.

Every business and organization needs a CPA

From the smallest start-ups to the biggest government agencies to the Paris Hiltons of the world, every moneymaking body requires the skills of a CPA. The CPA credential is highly respected and internationally recognized. To a potential employer, it means high ethical standards, valuable experience, a superior education and crazy good skills. And employers are willing to pay for that.

A breakdown of salary by industry

An at-a-glance summary of CPA salaries by industry

The getting is good

To a potential employer, it means high ethical standards, valuable experience, a superior education and crazy good skills. And employers are willing to pay for that.

Why CPAs Earn More

Understand why CPA salaries are typically high