The salary statistics and trend of financial specialists in the industry of accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare financial specialist salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $33,270 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $49,280 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $65,390 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $92,130 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $130,270 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for financial specialists in the industry of accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll 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) financial specialists is $130,270. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $65,390. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent financial specialists is $33,270.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of financial specialists in the industry of Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $65,390 | 1.84% | 7.78% |
| 2016 | $64,190 | 1.67% | - |
| 2015 | $63,120 | 1.68% | - |
| 2014 | $62,060 | 0.48% | - |
| 2013 | $61,760 | 2.36% | - |
| 2012 | $60,300 | - | - |
The average salaries of financial specialists in 16 industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of financial specialists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.