A recent pay data analysis by CPA Practice Advisor forecasts a significant increase in starting salaries within the public accounting sector, with an average rise of 8.9% expected next year.
Robert Half's pay data projects salaries for tax services roles to grow by an average of 8.4%, while those in audit and assurance will see an increase of 9.5%.
CPA Practice Advisor's analysis examined starting salary projections from Robert Half's 2024 and 2025 salary guides, highlighting expected changes in average starting base pay across eight key positions. See the results.