Accountant Salary by Country
Accountants prepare and analyze financial records, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Choose a country for a city-by-city breakdown in local currency.
Countries covered
40
10-yr outlook
+4%
projected growth
Category
Finance & Business
Accountant salary by country
| Country | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
 United States | $79,200 | $6,600 |
 United Kingdom | $106,427 | $8,835 |
 Canada | $87,538 | $7,271 |
 Australia | $110,341 | $9,230 |
 Germany | $101,393 | $8,440 |
 France | $89,303 | $7,413 |
 Netherlands | $115,193 | $9,580 |
 Switzerland | $122,329 | $10,256 |
 Singapore | $78,920 | $6,577 |
 India | $14,137 | $1,178 |
 Japan | $60,353 | $5,030 |
 South Korea | $54,099 | $4,508 |
 Poland | $46,287 | $3,866 |
 Brazil | $29,736 | $2,485 |
 United Arab Emirates | $68,890 | $5,745 |
 Mexico | $27,179 | $2,267 |
 Ireland | $118,614 | $9,923 |
 Spain | $71,967 | $6,045 |
 Italy | $69,572 | $5,817 |
 Sweden | $105,415 | $8,785 |
 Norway | $153,393 | $12,783 |
 Denmark | $106,557 | $8,882 |
 Belgium | $111,429 | $9,238 |
 Austria | $99,112 | $8,212 |
 Portugal | $34,330 | $2,851 |
 Finland | $90,558 | $7,527 |
 China | $58,555 | $4,882 |
 Hong Kong | $76,023 | $6,339 |
 New Zealand | $93,273 | $7,773 |
 Indonesia | $16,196 | $1,350 |
 Philippines | $18,196 | $1,516 |
 Vietnam | $10,084 | $840 |
 Thailand | $21,296 | $1,776 |
 Malaysia | $38,822 | $3,243 |
 Israel | $108,583 | $9,065 |
 Saudi Arabia | $51,467 | $4,293 |
 Turkey | $36,363 | $3,030 |
 Argentina | $14,736 | $1,228 |
 Colombia | $27,616 | $2,301 |
 South Africa | $43,846 | $3,657 |
Source figures are in each country’s local currency; amounts above convert to your display currency.
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Required skills
GAAPExcelTaxReconciliationReporting
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a accountant make?
- Pay depends on the country. Among markets we cover, national medians include Rp 292.680.000 in Indonesia; 264.110.000 ₫ in Vietnam; $ 90.480.000 in Colombia, and more.
- Which country pays accountants the most?
- Of the 40 countries with data on Pay by Role, Indonesia has the highest national median at about Rp 292.680.000 per year.
- Which country pays accountants the least?
- Among covered countries, Portugal is on the lower end at about 30 100 € per year (local currency).
- Is accountant a growing career?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +4% over the next decade.
- What skills do accountants need?
- Common skills include GAAP, Excel, Tax, Reconciliation, Reporting. Requirements vary by country, employer, and seniority.
- What other finance & business jobs are similar?
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