Job title · SOC 13-2011

Accountant (government)

Also known as: government accountant

Overview

Sourced

Examine, analyze, and interpret accounting records to prepare financial statements, give advice, or audit and evaluate statements prepared by others. Install or advise on systems of recording costs or other financial and budgetary data.

O*NET definition of Accountants and Auditors (SOC 13-2011) · Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed.

154,230

in government (SOC 13-2011)

11%

of this occupation works for government

$81,390

median pay in government

Federal · State · Local

levels of government

Occupation figures cover every job classified under SOC 13-2011, including Government Auditor.

Titles employers use

AccountantAuditorCPA (Certified Public Accountant)Internal AuditorAccounting OfficerAudit PartnerCost AccountantFinancial AuditorFinancial Reporting AccountantGeneral Accountant

How people usually get in Editorial

accounting degree (24 credit hrs federal). Requirements vary by employer; each employer page will list its exact rules.

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership; U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), O*NET 31.0 Database; GovJobs Wiki (editorial). Data captured September 30, 2026.

Requirements

Sourced

Typical entry requirements (BLS, SOC 13-2011)

Education needed to enter: Bachelor's degree
Related work experience: None
On-the-job training: None

Education workers say the job requires

High School Diploma or the equivalent

Post-Secondary Certificate

Some College Courses

Associate's Degree or other 2-year degree

Bachelor's Degree

69%

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Master's Degree

Share of surveyed workers in Accountants and Auditors (SOC 13-2011) naming each level as required to be hired, 29 respondents, O*NET survey August 2026. Each employer sets its own minimum.

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–35 — education and training assignments by detailed occupation (Tables 5.3, 5.4); U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), O*NET 31.0 Database. Data captured September 30, 2026.

How to get hired

Sourced

A bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field is typically required to become an accountant or auditor. Completing certification in a specific field of accounting, such as becoming a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA), may improve job prospects.

From the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook profile “Accountants and Auditors”, published August 27, 2026 · Read the full profile. National guidance; each employer runs its own hiring process.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2025–35 edition (XML compilation). Data captured September 30, 2026.

Academy and training

Sourced

Training to become competent (BLS)

SOC 13-2011: None

Preparation level (O*NET)

Job zone: Considerable Preparation Needed

Academy length, curriculum and paid-training policies are set by each employer and state; they are part of the employer collection stage.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–35 — education and training assignments by detailed occupation (Tables 5.3, 5.4). Data captured September 30, 2026.

Promotion ladder

Editorial

Civil-service class series: civil-service class series I → II → III → senior → supervisor → manager, each with a salary range. Typical structure for a civil-service class series; titles, steps and timing differ by employer.

Trainee / Assistant
Level I
Level II (journey)
Level III / Senior
Lead / Principal
Supervisor
Manager
Director / Division Chief

Source: GovJobs Wiki (editorial).

Pay

Sourced

Federal

$120,520

State

$76,780

Local

$79,930

All government

$81,390

Private sector

$84,090

Median annual wage by employer type, national, May 2025. Federal includes the U.S. Postal Service; state and local include public schools and hospitals.

Employer type	Workers	10th pct.	25th	Median	75th	90th
Federal	22,370	$81,540	$99,590	$120,520	$143,210	$166,230
State	60,520	$51,930	$62,030	$76,780	$95,580	$114,430
Local	71,340	$52,570	$63,690	$79,930	$100,260	$124,400
All government	154,230	$53,710	$64,420	$81,390	$104,120	$130,090
Private sector	1,295,270	$56,440	$67,710	$84,090	$111,350	$148,500

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership. Data captured September 30, 2026.

State government pay plans

Official pay ranges for the job classes that match Accountant (government) in 33 state civil-service plans. They cover state employees only, not cities, counties or school districts.

State	Job classes in the state plan	Annual range
Alabama	Accountant, Staff Accountant, Senior Accountant 3 classes · effective September 1, 2026 · Alabama State Personnel Department	$44,218 – $104,719
Arizona	Accountant 1–4 4 classes · effective July 9, 2022 · Arizona Department of Administration, Human Resources Division	$36,779 – $100,989
Arkansas	Accountant I–II, Financial Accountant, Certified Public Accountant 4 classes · effective July 1, 2025 · Arkansas Department of Shared Administrative Services, Office of Personnel Management	$58,700 – $127,195
California	Accountant I (Specialist), Accountant Trainee, Financial Accountant I–V 7 classes · effective September 14, 2026 · California Department of Human Resources (CalHR)	$47,208 – $165,372
Colorado	Accountant I–IV 4 classes · effective July 1, 2026 · Colorado Department of Personnel & Administration, Division of Human Resources (DHR)	$59,460 – $147,588
Connecticut	Assistant Accountant, Accountant, Associate Accountant 3 classes · effective June 26, 2026 · Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Statewide Human Resources	$69,320 – $122,027
Florida	Accountant I–IV, Accountant II - Ses, Accountant III - Ses, +5 more 14 classes · effective July 1, 2026 · Florida Department of Management Services (DMS), State Human Resource Management	$34,760 – $89,021
Georgia	Accountant 1–4, Accountant 1 Non Exempt, Accountant 2 Non Exempt, +2 more 8 classes · effective July 10, 2024 · Georgia Department of Administrative Services (DOAS), Human Resources Administration — Compensation	$35,619 – $81,720
Hawaii	Accountant I–VI 6 classes · effective July 1, 2026 · State of Hawaiʻi Department of Human Resources Development (DHRD)	$52,416 – $114,912
Illinois	Transportation Accountant, Transportation Accountant Advanced, Accountant, Accountant Advanced 4 classes · effective July 1, 2026 · Illinois Department of Central Management Services	$56,304 – $110,856
Indiana	Accountant 5–1, Accountant S6, Accountant S5, +2 more 9 classes · Indiana State Personnel Department	$37,648 – $92,690
Iowa	Accountant 2–3 4 classes · effective June 19, 2026 · Iowa Department of Administrative Services	$45,718 – $98,634
Louisiana	Accountant 1–4 4 classes · effective March 3, 2025 · Louisiana Department of State Civil Service	$40,144 – $110,531
Maine	Accountant I–III, Staff Accountant, Senior Staff Accountant 5 classes · effective August 30, 2026 · Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of Human Resources	$37,045 – $72,259
Maryland	Accountant Trainee, Accountant I–II, Accountant Advanced, Accountant Lead 10 classes · effective July 1, 2026 · Maryland Department of Budget and Management (DBM)	$59,305 – $113,243
Massachusetts	Accountant I–V 5 classes · effective July 12, 2026 · Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Human Resources Division (HRD)	$57,865 – $117,590
Michigan	Accountant-E, Accountant-A 2 classes · effective October 1, 2026 · Michigan Civil Service Commission	$53,394 – $93,683
Mississippi	Accountant I–III 3 classes · effective July 1, 2026 · Mississippi State Personnel Board	$36,624 – $99,024
Missouri	Accountant, Senior Accountant 2 classes · effective July 1, 2025 · Missouri Office of Administration, Division of Personnel	$34,992 – $102,456
Nebraska	Accountant I–III 11 classes · effective July 1, 2026 · Nebraska Department of Administrative Services, State Personnel Division	$38,189 – $90,008
Nevada	Accountant I–III, Accountant (ACFR), Senior Accountant (ACFR) 5 classes · effective July 1, 2026 · Nevada Department of Administration, Division of Human Resource Management (DHRM)	$61,721 – $137,954
New Jersey	Accountant 3–1 6 classes · effective July 11, 2026 · New Jersey Civil Service Commission	$58,222 – $122,832
New Mexico	Accountant, Senior Accountant, Certified Public Accountant, Principal Accountant 4 classes · effective July 4, 2026 · New Mexico State Personnel Office (SPO), Compensation and Classification	$47,050 – $103,330
New York	Assoc Accountant 1 class · effective April 1, 2026 · New York State Department of Civil Service	$90,582 – $114,585
North Carolina	Accountant I–IV 4 classes · effective February 1, 2026 · North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR)	$50,088 – $101,470
Oklahoma	Accountant I–IV, Financial Accountant I–II, Certified Public Accountant I 7 classes · effective August 30, 2026 · Oklahoma Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES), Human Capital Management	$27,827 – $152,428
Oregon	Accountant 1–3 5 classes · Oregon Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Chief Human Resources Office – Classification & Compensation	$54,204 – $141,576
Pennsylvania	Accountant 1–4 4 classes · effective July 1, 2026 · Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Office of Administration	$53,008 – $127,834
South Dakota	Accountant, Senior Accountant 3 classes · effective July 1, 2026 · South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration (BHRA); Unified Judicial System for judicial classes	$49,005 – $101,837
Tennessee	Accountant 1–3 3 classes · effective September 1, 2026 · Tennessee Department of Human Resources	$48,684 – $91,752
Texas	Accountant I–VII 7 classes · effective September 1, 2025 · Texas State Auditor's Office (SAO), State Classification Team	$38,976 – $129,430
Wisconsin	Accountant, Accountant-Journey, Accountant-Senior, Accountant-Adv 4 classes · effective June 28, 2026 · Wisconsin Department of Administration, Division of Personnel Management	$45,136 – $157,893
Wyoming	Accountant, Senior Accountant, Principal Accountant 3 classes · effective July 1, 2026 · Wyoming Department of Administration & Information, Human Resources Division	$50,648 – $114,962

Lowest class minimum to highest class maximum. Hourly rates are converted at 2,080 hours a year, and other rates at the plan's pay periods; the plans publish the exact rates. Classes are matched to this job by title (GovJobsWiki editorial rule).

Sources: 33 official state pay plans, linked in each row.

Schedule

Sourced

Work schedule

Regular

83%

Irregular

10%

Seasonal

Typical work week

Less than 40 hours

40 hours

46%

More than 40 hours

50%

Share of surveyed workers in the occupation (O*NET work context, August 2026). Shift patterns and differentials depend on the employer.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), O*NET 31.0 Database. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Day-to-day work

Sourced

Prepare, examine, or analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.4.6
Process invoices for payment.4.5
Review accounts for discrepancies and reconcile differences.4.5
Prepare adjusting journal entries.4.3
Compute taxes owed and prepare tax returns, ensuring compliance with payment, reporting, or other tax requirements.4.3
Inspect account books and accounting systems for efficiency, effectiveness, and use of accepted accounting procedures to record transactions.4.2
Prepare detailed reports on audit findings.4.1
Prepare, analyze, or verify annual reports, financial statements, and other records, using accepted accounting and statistical procedures to assess financial condition and facilitate financial planning.4.1
Collect and analyze data to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort, extravagance, fraud, or non-compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies.4.0
Review data about material assets, net worth, liabilities, capital stock, surplus, income, or expenditures.3.9

The 10 most important of 30 core tasks for Accountants and Auditors, ranked by importance (1–5) in the O*NET survey of August 2026.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), O*NET 31.0 Database. Data captured September 30, 2026.

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Exams and free practice tests

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Free practice tests

AICPA CPA Exam — Auditing & Attestation (AUD) Core Section
Entrance or licensing exam · free on Open Exam Prep
AICPA CPA Exam — Business Analysis & Reporting (BAR) Discipline Section
Entrance or licensing exam · free on Open Exam Prep
AICPA CPA Exam — Financial Accounting & Reporting (FAR)
Entrance or licensing exam · free on Open Exam Prep
AICPA CPA Exam — Information Systems & Controls (ISC) Discipline Section
Entrance or licensing exam · free on Open Exam Prep
AICPA CPA Exam — Regulation (REG) Core Section
Entrance or licensing exam · free on Open Exam Prep
AICPA CPA Exam — Tax Compliance & Planning (TCP) Discipline Section
Entrance or licensing exam · free on Open Exam Prep
Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
Entrance or licensing exam · free on Open Exam Prep
Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examination
Entrance or licensing exam · free on Open Exam Prep

Source: Open Exam Prep, Open Exam Prep free practice tests. Data captured October 1, 2026. Each link was opened and its exam title checked on the date shown.

By state

Sourced

Median annual wage for Accountants and Auditors (SOC 13-2011) in each state, all employers (BLS state estimates do not separate government from private). Highest first.

State	Workers	10th pct.	Median	90th pct.
District of Columbia	9,810	$71,470	$111,530	$185,220
New York	109,830	$63,700	$102,640	$171,030
New Jersey	42,250	$65,710	$100,830	$167,080
Massachusetts	46,230	$70,460	$99,460	$160,100
Connecticut	16,770	$64,230	$97,550	$156,670
California	175,360	$61,770	$97,050	$160,520
Colorado	35,410	$60,760	$97,030	$162,160
Washington	34,740	$66,330	$96,550	$152,310
Rhode Island	6,570	$59,920	$95,820	$150,320
Delaware	6,570	$60,500	$95,020	$132,550
Virginia	47,100	$60,000	$93,290	$156,730
Maryland	26,170	$59,760	$89,370	$156,660
Oregon	14,920	$62,590	$85,800	$130,650
New Hampshire	7,000	$59,920	$83,470	$131,110
Alaska	2,190	$57,690	$83,460	$125,810
North Carolina	49,270	$53,610	$82,050	$146,100
Georgia	44,020	$51,830	$81,900	$145,960
Minnesota	30,530	$58,280	$81,600	$138,960
Nevada	6,930	$58,630	$81,600	$128,760
Texas	116,470	$53,380	$80,920	$132,040
Illinois	54,930	$54,510	$80,230	$131,990
Utah	15,490	$48,770	$79,990	$131,590
Arizona	27,410	$55,430	$79,970	$128,890
Wisconsin	25,100	$58,340	$79,400	$127,800
Oklahoma	16,720	$47,670	$79,370	$155,480
Ohio	50,440	$52,140	$79,320	$131,400
Florida	91,000	$50,280	$79,250	$131,930
Kansas	13,610	$52,960	$79,000	$129,800
Pennsylvania	54,290	$50,680	$79,000	$130,270
Vermont	2,630	$59,770	$78,890	$118,800
South Dakota	5,820	$61,190	$78,880	$115,470
Michigan	41,460	$52,620	$78,820	$131,080
New Mexico	6,300	$52,390	$78,580	$125,420
Indiana	25,660	$50,950	$77,720	$125,880
Wyoming	2,670	$50,900	$77,620	$126,520
Maine	3,860	$55,640	$77,480	$125,130
Iowa	13,210	$51,420	$77,440	$123,700
Tennessee	27,340	$49,920	$76,840	$122,160
Missouri	28,000	$49,290	$76,590	$128,300
South Carolina	15,270	$50,370	$76,560	$131,220
Montana	4,730	$49,250	$75,810	$125,290
North Dakota	4,430	$49,330	$75,730	$124,960
Kentucky	11,930	$50,750	$75,270	$121,230
Alabama	24,300	$50,240	$74,880	$123,170
Idaho	5,570	$48,170	$74,730	$121,820
Hawaii	4,670	$49,860	$74,500	$117,840
Louisiana	14,050	$48,950	$73,810	$117,110
West Virginia	4,900	$49,240	$73,320	$115,210
Nebraska	10,340	$48,590	$72,080	$114,530
Mississippi	7,350	$45,440	$68,100	$120,290
Arkansas	7,870	$45,810	$66,330	$119,520

51 states with published estimates.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates. Data captured September 30, 2026.

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At a glance

Job familyAdministration, Finance & IT

LevelFederal, State, Local

Pay structureCivil-service class series

Occupation code13-2011 Accountants and Auditors

PreparationConsiderable Preparation Needed

Sources and verification

Alabama State Personnel Department — Alabama Merit Semi-Monthly Compensation Plan (effective 09/01/2026)

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (Alabama state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

Arizona Department of Administration, Human Resources Division — Arizona State Personnel System Job Titles with Pay Ranges and Salary Schedules

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (Arizona state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

Arkansas Department of Shared Administrative Services, Office of Personnel Management — Arkansas Executive Branch Pay Tables and Class Code List

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (Arkansas state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) — California State Civil Service Pay Scales — Section 17 Schematic Listing (with Section 16 Schematic Arrangement of Classes)

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (California state government publication, CalHR); facts republished with a link to the source

Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Statewide Human Resources — Connecticut State Employee Compensation Plans and Job Class Specifications

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (Connecticut state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Employment Projections 2025–35 — education and training assignments by detailed occupation (Tables 5.3, 5.4)

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public domain (U.S. government work)

Florida Department of Management Services (DMS), State Human Resource Management — Florida State Personnel System — Broadband Crosswalk (September 2026), Pay Grades and Broadband Pay Ranges (July 1, 2026)

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (Florida state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

Georgia Department of Administrative Services (DOAS), Human Resources Administration — Compensation — Georgia State Salary Plans (SWD and LAW) with Job Profiles — September 2026

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (Georgia state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

State of Hawaiʻi Department of Human Resources Development (DHRD) — Hawaii Compensation Plans and Bargaining Unit Salary Schedules

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (State of Hawaiʻi government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

Illinois Department of Central Management Services — Illinois CMS Alphabetic Index of Position Titles (FY 2027, effective July 1, 2026, corrected edition)

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (Illinois state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

Iowa Department of Administrative Services — Iowa FY 2027 Classification Plan and Pay Plans

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Louisiana Department of State Civil Service — Louisiana State Civil Service Pay Plan (Public Version) and Pay Schedules AS, MS, PS, SS, TS, WS

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (Louisiana state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of Human Resources — Maine State Government — Job Classification Specifications and Salary Schedules (BHR Salary Schedule Center)

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public information (Maine state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

Maryland Department of Budget and Management (DBM) — Maryland State Salary Plan (title order) and FY 2027 salary schedules (effective July 1, 2026)

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (Maryland state government publication, DBM); facts republished with a link to the source

Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Human Resources Division (HRD) — Massachusetts Executive Branch Bargaining Unit Job Codes and Salary Charts

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Michigan Civil Service Commission — Michigan Civil Service Commission Compensation Plan, Sections A (Alphabetic List of Pay Ranges) and B (Numeric List of Pay Ranges)

Official source · data captured October 1, 2026 · Public record (State of Michigan government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

Mississippi State Personnel Board — Mississippi Variable Compensation Plan FY 2027 and MSPB Career Catalog

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Missouri Office of Administration, Division of Personnel — Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System — Pay Plan Structures and Class Occupational Details (effective July 1, 2025)

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Nebraska Department of Administrative Services, State Personnel Division — Nebraska Classification & Pay Plan (July 1, 2026)

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Nevada Department of Administration, Division of Human Resource Management (DHRM) — Nevada Classified Service — Class Specifications and Compensation Schedules (Pay Policy 01 EE/ER and 06), effective July 1, 2026

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public information (Nevada state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

New Jersey Civil Service Commission — New Jersey State Title List and FY2027 salary schedules by Employee Relations Group

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New Mexico State Personnel Office (SPO), Compensation and Classification — New Mexico Classified Service — FY27 Salary Schedule (effective 7/4/2026) and Classification and Pay Listing (effective 7/30/2026)

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New York State Department of Civil Service — New York State Title and Salary Plan (Title and Salary Listing) and negotiating-unit salary schedules

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North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) — North Carolina Class Specifications and Graded Salary Schedules (DT, HP, LG, MH, NC, SW)

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U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) — O*NET 31.0 Database

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U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public domain (U.S. government work)

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public domain (U.S. government work)

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2025–35 edition (XML compilation)

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public domain (U.S. government work)

Oklahoma Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES), Human Capital Management — Oklahoma Pay Structures for State Employees (effective 08/30/2026) and OMES Job Catalog

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (Oklahoma state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

Oregon Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Chief Human Resources Office – Classification & Compensation — Oregon Classification and Compensation: Job Profiles and Monthly Salary Rates by Representation

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (Oregon state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Office of Administration — Pennsylvania Commonwealth Classification and Pay Plan (job classes and pay schedules)

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South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration (BHRA); Unified Judicial System for judicial classes — South Dakota Class Code Master and FY27 Pay Structures

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Colorado Department of Personnel & Administration, Division of Human Resources (DHR) — State of Colorado Pay Plan FY 2026-27 — Pay Plan with Steps, State Troopers and Medical Pay Plan

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Indiana State Personnel Department — State of Indiana Job Code Listing (August 2026)

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Wyoming Department of Administration & Information, Human Resources Division — State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure — 2024 Market Rates (effective July 1, 2026)

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Tennessee Department of Human Resources — Tennessee DOHR Alpha Comp Plan (September 1, 2026)

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Texas State Auditor's Office (SAO), State Classification Team — Texas State Classification Plan — Job Description Index and Salary Schedules A, B and C (FY 2026–27)

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Wisconsin Department of Administration, Division of Personnel Management — Wisconsin Alphabetical Listing of Classifications and 2025-2027 Compensation Plan Pay Schedules

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Accountant (government)

Overview

Titles employers use

Requirements

Education workers say the job requires

How to get hired

Academy and training

Promotion ladder

Pay

State government pay plans

Schedule

Day-to-day work

Related jobs

Exams and free practice tests

Free practice tests

By state

Not yet collected