Hiring an auditor: the market today
The short answer ·
391 open postings ask for an auditor as of Nov 11, 2026, from 191 employers. The median advertised pay is $75,000, taking the midpoint of each posted range. 198 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), 289 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Sep 2026
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire an auditor?
Hard. 191 employers are hiring the role right now, led by CGS Federal with 26 open postings.
What should I pay an auditor?
Advertised pay centers on $75,000. Federal staff in series 0511 average $144,721 in actual pay.
Where is an auditor being hired?
As of Nov 11, 2026, the most open postings for the role are in California (53), Texas (27) and New York (26). Together they hold 27% of its 391 open postings.
Who can help me hire an auditor?
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.