Hiring an accountant: the market today
The short answer ·
583 open postings ask for an accountant as of Sep 25, 2026, from 242 employers. The median advertised minimum is $63,372. 315 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
583open postings
242employers hiring
$63,372median advertised minimum
315new in 30 days
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, 2026-09-25
What it pays
Advertised minimum, 379 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Jul 2026
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire an accountant?
Hard. 242 employers are hiring the role right now, led by State of Mississippi with 35 open postings.
What should I pay an accountant?
Advertised minimums center on $63,372. Federal staff in series 0510 average $145,590 in actual pay.