The salary statistics and trend of accountants and auditors in the industry of securities and commodity exchanges are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare accountant and auditor salaries in different industries within the finance and insurance sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $55,910 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $69,640 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $89,720 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $116,260 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $150,440 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for accountants and auditors in the industry of securities and commodity exchanges. 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 $150,440. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $89,720. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent accountants and auditors is $55,910.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of accountants and auditors in the industry of Securities and Commodity Exchanges from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $89,720 | 3.10% | 1.40% |
| 2015 | $86,940 | 2.38% | - |
| 2014 | $84,870 | 1.84% | - |
| 2013 | $83,310 | -6.18% | - |
| 2012 | $88,460 | - | - |
The average salaries of accountants and auditors in five industries within the finance and insurance sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of accountants and auditors in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Securities and Commodity Exchanges | |
| Securities and Commodity Contracts Intermediation and Brokerage | |
| Other Financial Investment Activities | |
| Activities Related to Credit Intermediation | |
| Depository Credit Intermediation | |
Back to: Salary of accountants and auditors in the industry sector of finance and insurance.