Will AI replace accountants and auditors?AI replacement risk 86% and how the work is changing
Median annual pay
$83,680
25th–75th pct. $67,020–$109,810
Top pay (est.)
$187,300
Top 10% $144,090
Pay in 5 years
$92,300est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$101,700est.
$87,500–$118,100
Outlook score
47/100
★★☆☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
86%
Very high
Job growth (10 yr)
+5.0%
115K openings / yr
Will AI replace Accountants and Auditors? AI replacement risk
86%
Very high
Ranked #823 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
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How AI is changing this job
A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.
AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →
Skills, education and requirements for Accountants and Auditors
Key skills
O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).
Key knowledge areas
What the work involves
Getting InformationProcessing InformationAnalyzing Data or InformationMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeProviding Consultation and Advice to OthersEvaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Important abilities
Oral ExpressionNumber FacilityOral ComprehensionWritten ExpressionWritten ComprehensionDeductive Reasoning
Training before entry
Related work experience
Job Zone 4 — considerable preparation needed (O*NET)
Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)
Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.