Hiring an accountant: the market today
The short answer ·
522 open postings ask for an accountant as of Nov 11, 2026, from 322 employers. The median advertised pay is $79,490, taking the midpoint of each posted range. 329 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, Nov 11, 2026
What it pays
Advertised pay (range midpoints), 389 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Sep 2026
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire an accountant?
Hard. 322 employers are hiring the role right now, led by KBR with 12 open postings.
What should I pay an accountant?
Advertised pay centers on $79,490. Federal staff in series 0510 average $145,256 in actual pay.
Where is an accountant being hired?
As of Nov 11, 2026, the most open postings for the role are in California (106), Texas (47) and Florida (31). Together they hold 35% of its 522 open postings.
Who can help me hire an accountant?
Ayla's recruiters, for government agencies and contractors. Send the role for a free market brief within two business days, then interview the people we find; you pay a placement fee when you hire.