What are the main factors that influence an Audit Assistant's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Audit Assistant's salary?

An Audit Assistant's salary grows with experience: an Internal Auditor I (0-2 years)earns $71,268, an Audit Assistant (2-4 years)earns $82,451, an Internal Auditor III (4-7 years)earns $94,108, an Internal Auditor IV (7+ years)earns $116,917, an Internal Auditor V (7-10 years)earns $147,128,

What are the highest paying states for an Audit Assistant?

Audit Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Audit Assistant roles are District of Columbia $87,603, California $87,271, Massachusetts $86,108. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Audit Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Audit Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Assistant Director Audit: $127,013; Assistant Director Internal Audit: $127,013; Audit Manager: $125,330; Assistant Vice President Premium Audit: $100,094; Assistant Manager Internal Audit: $90,837.

Audit Assistant Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Audit Assistant make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Audit Assistant in Rhode Island is $82,603 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

However, an Audit Assistant's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $94,784
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $74,352 to $88,979
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $66,839

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Audit Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,979	$7,415	$1,711	$43
Average	$82,603	$6,884	$1,589	$40
25th Percentile	$74,352	$6,196	$1,430	$36

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Key Factors That Influence Audit Assistant Salaries

An Audit Assistant's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Audit Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Audit Assistant's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $71,268
Early Career (1-2 years): $82,451
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $94,108
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $116,917
Expert (over 8 years): $147,128

Levels	Salary
Internal ... Level Audit Assistant	$71,268
Audit Ass... Level Audit Assistant	$82,451
Internal ... Level Audit Assistant	$94,108
Internal ... Level Audit Assistant	$116,917
Internal ... Level Audit Assistant	$147,128

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How Do Audit Assistant Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Audit Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $87,603.
California: $87,271.
Massachusetts: $86,108.

District of Columbia $87,603 California $87,271 Massachusetts $86,108 Washington $85,791 New Jersey $85,760 Alaska $85,649 Connecticut $84,557 New York $84,114

Hawaii $82,698 Rhode Island $82,033 Maryland $81,582 Minnesota $80,965 Colorado $80,728 Illinois $80,649 Oregon $80,348 Delaware $80,126

New Hampshire $79,987 Virginia $79,675 Pennsylvania $78,765 Nevada $78,307 North Dakota $78,156 Michigan $77,919 Wisconsin $77,832 Vermont $77,658

Texas $77,175 Maine $77,143 Arizona $77,096 Ohio $77,041 Georgia $76,313 Indiana $75,949 Wyoming $75,878 Utah $75,767

Iowa $75,719 Kansas $75,340 Louisiana $75,229 North Carolina $75,189 Missouri $75,173 Florida $74,865 Montana $74,699 Nebraska $74,540

Kentucky $74,453 South Carolina $74,137 Tennessee $73,939 Idaho $73,860 New Mexico $73,282 Oklahoma $73,156 Alabama $72,689 South Dakota $71,906

Arkansas $71,478 West Virginia $71,249 Mississippi $70,561

Top Paying Cities for Audit Assistants

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $83,378
Albion: $81,994
Ashaway: $83,695

Adamsville, RI $83,378 Albion, RI $81,994 Ashaway, RI $83,695 Barrington, RI $81,994 Block Island, RI $83,260 Bradford, RI $83,639 Bristol, RI $81,915 Carolina, RI $82,959

Charlestown, RI $83,046 Chepachet, RI $81,835 Clayville, RI $81,915 Coventry, RI $81,835 West Greenwich, RI $81,780 East Greenwich, RI $81,891 Exeter, RI $83,639 Fiskeville, RI $81,994

Forestdale, RI $81,915 Foster, RI $81,780 Glendale, RI $81,780 Greene, RI $82,698 Greenville, RI $81,994 Harmony, RI $81,970 Harrisville, RI $81,835 Hope, RI $81,994

Hope Valley, RI $83,695 Hopkinton, RI $83,718 Jamestown, RI $82,880 Kenyon, RI $83,616 Little Compton, RI $83,347 Manville, RI $81,994 Mapleville, RI $81,780 Newport, RI $82,896

Middletown, RI $83,244 North Kingstown, RI $81,756 North Scituate, RI $81,970 Oakland, RI $81,859 Pascoag, RI $81,812 Pawtucket, RI $81,994 Central Falls, RI $81,994 Cumberland, RI $81,994

Lincoln, RI $81,994 Portsmouth, RI $82,563 Prudence Island, RI $81,835 Rockville, RI $83,718 Saunderstown, RI $82,927 Shannock, RI $83,592 Slatersville, RI $81,915 Slocum, RI $82,927

Tiverton, RI $83,402 Wakefield, RI $82,840 Kingston, RI $82,856 Narragansett, RI $82,872 Peace Dale, RI $82,840 Warren, RI $81,970 Warwick, RI $81,994 Westerly, RI $83,742

West Kingston, RI $82,904 West Warwick, RI $81,994 Wood River Junction, RI $83,639 Woonsocket, RI $81,915 North Smithfield, RI $81,970 Wyoming, RI $83,616 Providence, RI $81,994 Cranston, RI $81,994

North Providence, RI $81,994 East Providence, RI $81,994 Riverside, RI $81,994 Rumford, RI $81,994 Smithfield, RI $81,994 Johnston, RI $81,994

Audit Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Audit Assistant's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$74,352

Average $82,603/year

$88,979

$6,196

Average $6,884/month

$7,415

$1,430

Average $1,589/week

$1,711

$36

Average $40/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,979	$7,415	$1,711	$43
Average	$82,603	$6,884	$1,589	$40
25th Percentile	$74,352	$6,196	$1,430	$36

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