The salary statistics and trend of accountants and auditors in the industry of data processing, hosting, and related services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare accountant and auditor salaries in different industries within the information sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $48,290 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $58,550 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $75,630 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $99,810 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $130,750 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for accountants and auditors in the industry of data processing, hosting, and related services. 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 $130,750. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $75,630. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent accountants and auditors is $48,290.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of accountants and auditors in the industry of Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $75,630 | 3.53% | 10.86% |
| 2016 | $72,960 | 1.91% | - |
| 2015 | $71,570 | 3.13% | - |
| 2014 | $69,330 | 0.76% | - |
| 2013 | $68,800 | 2.01% | - |
| 2012 | $67,420 | - | - |
The average salaries of accountants and auditors in 22 industries within the information 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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