what do accountants make per year?
 According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, tax accountants earn a median salary of $61,690 a year. The top 10% earn more than $106,880 while the bottom 10% earn less than $38,940. Most tax accountants work full-time and 1 in 5 work more than 40 hours per week. The national average Staff Accountant salary is $54,253. 