Accounting AP Salary in the United States

How much does an Accounting AP make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Accounting AP in the United States is $55,695 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $65,617
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $50,656 to $60,889
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $46,069
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Accounting AP Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $60,889 $5,074 $1,171 $29
Average $55,695 $4,641 $1,071 $27
25th Percentile $50,656 $4,221 $974 $24
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Key Factors That Influence Accounting AP Salaries

An Accounting AP'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Accounting AP Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Accounting AP'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): $42,910
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $48,673
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $54,731
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $61,165
  • Expert (over 8 years): $89,491
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Accountin... Level Accounting AP$42,910
Accountin... Level Accounting AP$48,673
Accountin... Level Accounting AP$54,731
Accountin... Level Accounting AP$61,165
Accountin... Level Accounting AP$89,491
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$54,731 2-4 yrs
$61,165 5-8 yrs
$89,491 > 8 yrs
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How Do Accounting AP 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 Accounting APs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $61,666.
  • California: $61,432.
  • Massachusetts: $60,613.

Top Paying Cities for Accounting APs

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:

  • San Jose: $70,248
  • San Francisco: $69,558
  • Oakland: $68,015

What Skills Can Increase an Accounting AP's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 2.2% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • General Ledger (Mentioned in 2.71% Job Postings): Creating and keeping track of business transactions and activities to monitor financial operations.
  • Microsoft Excel (Mentioned in 1.21% Job Postings): Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet developed by Microsoft for Windows, macOS, Android and iOS. It features calculation or computation capabilities, graphing tools, pivot tables, and a macro programming language called Visual Basic for Applications.
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Customer Service 2.2%
General Ledger 2.71%
Microsoft Excel 1.21%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Accounting AP's salary.
  • Balance Sheet: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Financial Statements: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Balance Sheet
 $59,594
7%
Analysis
 $59,037
6%
Financial Statements
 $58,480
5%
Initiative
 $57,923
4%
Problem Solving
 $57,366
3%
Time Management
 $57,366
3%
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How Education impacts an Accounting AP's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Accounting APs enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Accounting AP with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $54,569 and $57,738).

Accounting AP Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Accounting AP
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.1%
High School 34.3%
Associates 28.9%
Bachelors 31.4%
Masters 3.2%
Doctorate 0.2%
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Accounting AP Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Accounting AP'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.

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$50,656
Average $55,695/year
$60,889
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Average $4,641/month
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Average $1,071/week
$1,171
$24
Average $27/hour
$29
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $60,889 $5,074 $1,171 $29
Average $55,695 $4,641 $1,071 $27
25th Percentile $50,656 $4,221 $974 $24

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Salary Trends for Accounting AP

Salaries for an Accounting AP can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $52,644 in 2023 to around $50,247 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Accounting AP salary trends, .

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