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CMA – Certified Management Accountant (Accounting Track)

Accounting Track salary

What people holding this certification commonly earn, the roles it supports, and how it compares with related certifications.

Typical annual pay$85K–$130KDirectional range from public salary sources

A range, not a promise. Individual pay depends on the factors below.

What changes the number

Role

The same certification pays differently for an analyst, an engineer and a manager.

Location

Pay varies widely between countries and between cities in the same country.

Experience

Certifications add the most on top of hands-on work you can show.

Employer and industry

Large firms and regulated industries often pay more for certified staff.

Roles that use Accounting Track

Management AccountantFP&A ManagerFinancial ControllerFinance Director

Salary compared with other Accounting certifications

CertificationLevelTypical salary
CMA – Certified Management Accountant (Accounting Track)Intermediate$85K–$130K
ACCA – Chartered Certified AccountantIntermediate£40K–£80K
CIA – Certified Internal AuditorAdvanced$75K–$120K
CIMA – Chartered Management AccountantAdvanced£50K–£90K
CPA – Certified Public Accountant (Accounting Track)Advanced$70K–$130K

Accounting Track salary questions

How much do Accounting Track certified professionals earn?

Reported pay for Accounting Track holders is commonly in the $85K–$130K range. Your own pay depends on role, location, employer and total experience.

Which jobs use Accounting Track?

Common roles include Management Accountant, FP&A Manager, Financial Controller, Finance Director.

Will Accounting Track guarantee a pay rise?

No certification guarantees a raise. It tends to help most when you are applying for a new role or a promotion, alongside real experience you can show.