AP Supervisor Salary in the United States

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

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an AP Supervisor in the United States is $74,038 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $87,178
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $66,180 to $80,916
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $59,025
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AP Supervisor Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $80,916 $6,743 $1,556 $39
Average $74,038 $6,170 $1,424 $36
25th Percentile $66,180 $5,515 $1,273 $32
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Key Factors That Influence AP Supervisor Salaries

An AP Supervisor'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 AP Supervisor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an AP Supervisor'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): $62,784
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $69,651
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $74,085
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $90,654
  • Expert (over 8 years): $102,620
Levels Salary
Accounts ... Level AP Supervisor$62,784
Accounts ... Level AP Supervisor$69,651
AP Superv... Level AP Supervisor$74,085
Accounts ... Level AP Supervisor$90,654
Accounts ... Level AP Supervisor$102,620
$62,784 0 yr
$69,651 < 2 yrs
$74,085 2-4 yrs
$90,654 5-8 yrs
$102,620 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for AP Supervisors

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: $93,384
  • San Francisco: $92,466
  • Oakland: $90,415

What Skills Can Increase an AP Supervisor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 2.6% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • ACH (Mentioned in 1.41% Job Postings): An automated clearing house is a computer-based electronic network for processing transactions, usually domestic low value payments, between participating financial institutions. It may support both credit transfers and direct debits
  • ERP Systems (Mentioned in 0.85% Job Postings): Leveraging advanced tools and software systems to automate and manage core business functions cost-effectively to maximize performance.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 2.6%
ACH 1.41%
ERP Systems 0.85%
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 AP Supervisor's salary.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Process Improvement: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Internal Control: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Leadership
$77,740
5%
Process Improvement
$77,000
4%
Internal Control
$76,259
3%
Invoice Processing
$75,519
2%
Communication Skills
$74,778
1%
Initiative
$74,778
1%
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How Education impacts an AP Supervisor's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many AP Supervisors enter the field with a Associate's Degree 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 AP Supervisor with a Associate's Degree is between $71,928 and $77,134).

AP Supervisor Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for AP Supervisor
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.9%
High School 32.0%
Associates 24.3%
Bachelors 35.9%
Masters 4.9%
Doctorate 0.0%
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AP Supervisor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an AP Supervisor'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

Salary Trends for AP Supervisor

Salaries for an AP Supervisor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $75,963 in 2023 to around $75,293 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of AP Supervisor salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of AP Supervisor Over Time

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2023
$75,963
2024
$75,673
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2024 $75,673
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