Accountant Jobs (2026) — Salary, Cities & Top Employers

Salary analysis

💰 Salary analysis

Salary data based on 5,093 positions with reported compensation (34% of all Accountant listings).

25th percentile

AED 55,943

Median (50th)

AED 89,280

75th percentile

AED 120,000

90th percentile

AED 167,400

Average salary: AED 95,230

In-demand skills

🎯 In-Demand skills

Most frequently requested skills in Accountant job descriptions, ranked by mention frequency.

Excel

Budgeting

Power BI

Data Analysis

Financial Modeling

By city

🌎 Salary & Jobs by city

Compare Accountant opportunities across 20 cities. Click any city for detailed market analysis.

City	Jobs ▼	Median Salary	Salary Range	Remote %	Companies	New (7d)
dubai	1,494	AED 100,440	AED 60,000 – AED 120,000	1%	15	1202
singapore	1,137	SGD 90,000	SGD 80,000 – SGD 90,000	2%	15	371
London	495	£42,000	£30,000 – £55,000	3%	15	66
abu dhabi	376	AED 111,600	AED 60,000 – AED 150,000	–	15	366
Bengaluru	301	$89,280	$55,943 – $120,000	1%	15	181
Dallas, TX	215	$80,000	$67,969 – $91,250	13%	15	162
, , united arab emirates	209	AED 70,000	–	3%	15	209
Ahmedabad	201	$89,280	$55,943 – $120,000	–	15	82
Los Angeles, CA	138	$85,000	$75,000 – $93,760	4%	15	116
sharjah	133	AED 60,000	AED 51,106 – AED 105,800	–	15	123
Mumbai	132	$89,280	$55,943 – $120,000	1%	15	56
Phoenix, AZ	131	$80,000	$70,000 – $93,250	8%	15	111
Berlin	129	€56,500	€44,000 – €63,750	7%	15	30
New York, NY	117	$80,000	$74,950 – $100,000	11%	15	43
Hyderabad	103	$89,280	$55,943 – $120,000	1%	15	64
Atlanta, GA	78	$90,000	$70,000 – $115,000	8%	15	4
Guernsey	66	$89,280	$55,943 – $120,000	6%	4	16
Irving, TX	60	$76,400	$65,800 – $90,000	–	15	56
Riyadh	56	$89,280	$55,943 – $120,000	–	15	5
Houston, TX	55	$70,000	$60,000 – $85,000	9%	15	17

Top employers

🏢 Top employers

15 companies with the most Accountant openings globally.

Withum 105 jobs

NorthPoint Search Group 63 jobs

AE Jobs 61 jobs

RHC India 39 jobs

Abroad Work 38 jobs

Robert Half 38 jobs

Focal Search Pte Ltd 35 jobs

THE SUPREME HR ADVISORY PTE. LTD. 35 jobs

Visa Boards 34 jobs

TestHiring 29 jobs

Alexander Daniels Offshore 28 jobs

Private Company 28 jobs

Geographic distribution

🌐 Where Accountants work

United States 4,034 jobs India 3,268 jobs United Kingdom 2,649 jobs UAE 2,500 jobs Singapore 1,266 jobs Germany 966 jobs Saudi Arabia 100 jobs France 70 jobs

Accountant Job Market Overview (2026)

The Accountant job market is solidly active, with 14,853 open positions tracked across 20 cities worldwide. In the past 30 days alone, 11,655 new positions were posted (7,692 in the last week), indicating strong and consistent demand from employers.

Compensation Landscape

The median salary for Accountant positions is AED 89,280, with the middle 50% of earners making between AED 55,943 and AED 120,000. Top earners (90th percentile) command AED 167,400 or more. Note that 66% of listings do not disclose salary, so actual compensation may differ in some markets. The highest-paying city is abu dhabi at AED 111,600 median, while London offers £42,000.

Remote Work Availability

5% of Accountant positions offer remote or hybrid work arrangements (804 listings). This role typically requires on-site presence, though select employers are offering flexible arrangements.

Skills That Get You Hired

Based on analysis of job descriptions, the most in-demand skills for Accountant roles are Excel, Budgeting, Power BI, Data Analysis, and Financial Modeling. Including these keywords in your resume and cover letter can significantly improve your ATS match rate and interview chances.

How to Apply

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