Hiring an auditor: the market today
The short answer ·
428 open postings ask for an auditor as of Oct 10, 2026, from 174 employers. The median advertised pay is $77,934, taking the midpoint of each posted range. 249 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
428open postings
174employers hiring
$77,934median advertised pay
249new in 30 days
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, 2026-10-10
What it pays
Advertised pay (range midpoints), 299 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Aug 2026
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire an auditor?
Hard. 174 employers are hiring the role right now, led by CGS Federal with 24 open postings.
What should I pay an auditor?
Advertised pay centers on $77,934. Federal staff in series 0511 average $144,668 in actual pay.