How Much Does A Forensic Accountant Make ?

Forensic Accountant make $89,109 per year on average, or $42.84 per hour, in the United States. Forensic Accountant on the lower end of that spectrum, the bottom 10% to be exact, make roughly $40,664 a year, while the top 10% makes $134,636. Location impacts how much a Forensic Accountant can expect to make. Forensic Accountant make the most in California
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Highest Paying State

California

Forensic Accountant Jobs

  EY
  Chennai, TN

March 11, 2026

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  Ventura County
  Ventura, CA

April 21, 2026

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  MBP
  Charlotte, NC

April 3, 2026

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  Manhattan DA - Support Staff Openings
  New York, NY

July 8, 2025

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  Manhattan DA - Support Staff Openings
  New York, NY

April 23, 2026

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  West Virginia
  Kanawha County, WV

April 25, 2026

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Average Salary for Forensic Accountant

Forensic Accountant in America make an average salary of $89,109 per year or $42.84 per hour. The top 10 percent makes over $134,636 per year, while the bottom 10 percent under $40,664 per year.

Most Common Forensic Accountant Benefits

Disability Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Health Savings Account

Flexible Schedule

Highest Paying States

California

$81,619 Yearly

Forensic Accountant Average Salary by State

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Rank
State
Avg.Salary
Hourly Rate
1 California $81,619 $39.24

Forensic Accountant Salary Details

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What is Forensic Accountant Salary

Percentile Annual Salary Monthly Salary Hourly Rate
90th Percentile $134,636 $11,220 $65.00
75th Percentile $114,543 $9,545 $55.00
Average $89,109 $7,426 $43.00
25th Percentile $55,587 $4,632 $27.00
10th Percentile $40,664 $3,389 $20.00

Junior Level

Yearly Salary

$95,015

Hourly Salary

$45.68

Middle Level

Yearly Salary

$76,773

Hourly Salary

$36.91

Senior Level

Yearly Salary

$100,000

Hourly Salary

$48.08

Forensic Accountant Pay Trends

Compare salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Average Forensic Accountant Salary Over Time

 

Forensic Accountant Salary by Year

Year Average Salary Hourly Rate %Change
2024 $78,070 $38.00 3.56%
2023 $75,384 $36.00 4.87%
2022 $71,880 $35.00 2.47%
2021 $70,144 $34.00 2.17%
2020 $68,652 $33.00 2.59%
2019 $66,919 $32.00 1.55%
2018 $65,900 $32.00 1.49%
2017 $64,933 $31.00 1.91%
2016 $63,719 $31.00 1.7%
2015 $62,653 $30.00 1.85%
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