The salary statistics of accountants and auditors in the industry sector of retail trade are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare accountant and auditor salaries in different industries within the retail trade sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $41,430 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $52,580 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $66,690 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $85,970 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $111,540 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for accountants and auditors in the industry sector of retail trade. 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 $111,540. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $66,690. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid accountants and auditors is $41,430.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of accountants and auditors in the industry sector of retail trade from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $66,690 | 1.27% | 3.49% |
| 2017 | $65,840 | 0.06% | - |
| 2016 | $65,800 | 1.46% | - |
| 2015 | $64,840 | -0.12% | - |
| 2014 | $64,920 | 1.14% | - |
| 2013 | $64,180 | -0.28% | - |
| 2012 | $64,360 | - | - |
The average salaries of accountants and auditors in six industries in the retail trade sector are shown below. We note that within this industry sector, the salaries vary among different industries. The highest paying industry for accountant and auditor occupations is the office supplies, stationery, and gift stores industry with an annual salary $67,230. The lowest paying industry is the other general merchandise stores industry (annual salary $48,890). For detailed accountant and auditor salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Office Supplies, Stationery, and Gift Stores | |
| Used Merchandise Stores | |
| Specialty Food Stores | |
| Grocery Stores | |
| Department Stores | |
| Other General Merchandise Stores | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].