The salary statistics and trend of accountants and auditors in the industry of general merchandise stores are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare accountant and auditor salaries in different industries within the retail trade sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $34,140 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $38,090 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $48,820 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $69,760 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $93,610 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for accountants and auditors in the industry of general merchandise stores. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) accountants and auditors is $93,610. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $48,820. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent accountants and auditors is $34,140.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of accountants and auditors in the industry of General Merchandise Stores from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $48,820 | -0.51% | -11.78% |
| 2016 | $49,070 | -8.09% | - |
| 2015 | $53,040 | -6.58% | - |
| 2014 | $56,530 | 9.29% | - |
| 2013 | $51,280 | -6.42% | - |
| 2012 | $54,570 | - | - |
The average salaries of accountants and auditors in 43 industries within the retail trade sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of accountants and auditors in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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