Accounting salary in New York
Employer-stated pay · updated Oct 23, 2026
Accounting pay in New York is measured from 280 postings where the employer stated pay. The best-evidenced figure is mid-level, where 107 postings put the middle half between $91,394 and $145,000, with a median of $122,500.
By level here, the medians run entry-level $100,000, mid-level $122,500, senior $109,686 and lead $187,500.
Against the 45 other measured markets for accounting at mid-level, this sits below 13 of them; Santa Clara leads at $162,475.
2 accounting roles are open in New York right now, 2 listing pay.
| Level | Market range | Median | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | $73,125 – $128,750 | $100,000 | 24 |
| Mid | $91,394 – $145,000 | $122,500 | 107 |
| Senior | $92,500 – $137,250 | $109,686 | 106 |
| Lead | $158,250 – $229,003 | $187,500 | 43 |
Entry is junior titles. Mid is mid-level and manager titles. Senior is senior titles. Lead is director, VP and above.
Ranges span the 25th to 75th percentile of employer-stated base pay for the level. Median is the 50th percentile. Sample is the number of postings measured.
