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Hiring an auditor: the market today

The short answer ·

444 open postings ask for an auditor as of Sep 25, 2026, from 170 employers. The median advertised minimum is $64,570. 218 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.

444open postings
170employers hiring
$64,570median advertised minimum
218new in 30 days

Who you're competing with

State of Mississippi25
State of Hawaii21
Memorial Healthcare System (South Broward Hospital District)15
Comptroller Of Public Accounts14
State of Ohio11

Open postings · Ayla, 2026-09-25

What it pays

Lower quartile$53,764
Median$64,570
Upper quartile$85,838
Federal average, series 0511$144,508

Advertised minimum, 305 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Jul 2026

Questions buyers ask

How hard is it to hire an auditor?

Hard. 170 employers are hiring the role right now, led by State of Mississippi with 25 open postings.

What should I pay an auditor?

Advertised minimums center on $64,570. Federal staff in series 0511 average $144,508 in actual pay.