How much does an accountant make?

It depends on the country. Examples from this dataset: US$83,700 in the United States; A$114,000 in Australia; S$71,600 in Singapore, and more.

Which country pays accountants the most?

Of 7 covered countries, United States leads on an FX-adjusted view at about US$83,700 per year (US$83,700).

Which country pays accountants the least?

Among covered countries, India is on the lower end at about ₹12,40,000 per year (local currency).

What skills do accountants need?

Common skills include GAAP, Excel, Tax, Reconciliation, and Reporting. Requirements vary by country, employer, and seniority.

Finance & Business

Accountant Salary by Country

Covered in 7 countries, with United States leading on an FX-adjusted view. Choose a country for local-currency city breakdowns.

Countries covered

Highest median (USD)

US$83,700

United States

Accountant pay worldwide: United States leads a wide FX-adjusted spread

Accountant is covered in 7 countries. On an FX-adjusted USD view, the United States leads near US$83,700 (US$83,700 local) while India sits near US$13,046 (₹12,40,000 local) — about 6.4×.

Accountants prepare and analyze financial records, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Common screening skills include GAAP, Excel, Tax, and Reconciliation.

Local-currency tables below are what employers quote; the USD sort is only for cross-border orientation. Tax, public healthcare, and hours differ enough that a higher USD median is not automatically a better life.

After United States, Australia is next on the USD ranking at about US$80,144. Related finance & business titles include Financial Analyst, Marketing Manager, Project Manager, Investment Banker, and Actuary. Pick a country page next for city bands; pick a city salary page when you have a metro.

Do not rank countries by cash alone for immigration decisions — licensing and visas are independent of this table. Use each country’s salary calculator assumptions separately; a single global “take-home” does not exist.

How to compare Accountant pay across countries

Convert only for shortlisting, then switch back to local currency for offers. A remote employer paying “US median” while you live elsewhere is a different problem from relocating into United States.

Skills commonly listed: GAAP, Excel, Tax, Reconciliation, and Reporting. Requirements still change by country and seniority.

What the top of this Accountant list is telling you

United States leads on this FX-adjusted snapshot at US$83,700 (US$83,700). That usually pairs with high prices, selective immigration, or both — open the United States accountant page before treating the rank as a plan.

Accountant salary by country

Country	Per year	Per month
United States	US$83,700	US$7,000
United Kingdom	US$49,937	US$4,150
Australia	US$80,144	US$6,679
Germany	US$55,050	US$4,578
Singapore	US$56,012	US$4,694
India	US$13,046	US$1,087
United Arab Emirates	US$41,933	US$3,485

Source figures are in each country’s local currency; amounts above convert to your display currency.

Showing amounts in USD (USD default). FX as of Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:02:31 +0000. Convert currencies

Required skills

GAAPExcelTaxReconciliationReporting

Accountant salary pages

Observed city pages first, then national pages in major markets.

Related Finance & Business jobs

Financial Analyst Marketing Manager Project Manager Investment Banker Actuary Auditor

Frequently asked questions

How much does an accountant make?: It depends on the country. Examples from this dataset: US$83,700 in the United States; A$114,000 in Australia; S$71,600 in Singapore, and more.
Which country pays accountants the most?: Of 7 covered countries, United States leads on an FX-adjusted view at about US$83,700 per year (US$83,700).
Which country pays accountants the least?: Among covered countries, India is on the lower end at about ₹12,40,000 per year (local currency).
What skills do accountants need?: Common skills include GAAP, Excel, Tax, Reconciliation, and Reporting. Requirements vary by country, employer, and seniority.
What other finance & business jobs are similar?: Related roles include Financial Analyst, Marketing Manager, Project Manager, Investment Banker, and Actuary. Compare pay on each job page.