Hiring an accountant: the market today
The short answer ·
583 open postings ask for an accountant as of Oct 5, 2026, from 286 employers. The median advertised pay is $74,715, taking the midpoint of each posted range. 332 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
583open postings
286employers hiring
$74,715median advertised pay
332new in 30 days
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, 2026-10-05
What it pays
Advertised pay (range midpoints), 398 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Jul 2026
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire an accountant?
Hard. 286 employers are hiring the role right now, led by State of Mississippi with 33 open postings.
What should I pay an accountant?
Advertised pay centers on $74,715. Federal staff in series 0510 average $145,590 in actual pay.