Accounts Payable

1 survey report in the CompShop directory benchmarks Accounts Payable pay from Empsight. Open any report below for scope, methodology, and pricing.

Role summary

Accounts Payable work is focused on administering, designing and ensuring compliance with accounts payable processes including: �Invoice charge verification (including applicable discounts) vs. purchase orders �Verification that goods and services purchased have been received �Confirmation of purchase approval �Payment authorization and processing �Reconciliation of accounts payable ledgers to identify improper charges, validate transactions, and ensure accurate and timely payment of amounts due A Senior Director (M6) is responsible for strategy execution and operational direction of a business function within local entity/business unit or at the regional level. They may participate in strategy development for their functional area. Works closely with executive leadership concerning matters of significance to the organization. Typically manages multiple teams led by directors and senior managers.

Job summary sourced from the Empsight benchmark job library.

Accounts Payable salary survey FAQ

Which compensation surveys cover Accounts Payable pay?
1 survey publishes Accounts Payable benchmarks, including data from Empsight. The full list is on this page; click into any one for scope, methodology, and pricing.
How does Accounts Payable pay vary by industry and geography?
Compensation for Accounts Payable varies by industry, region, company size, and revenue. Most surveys above publish cuts on those dimensions. Industry-specific surveys (healthcare, tech, financial services, etc.) typically report meaningfully different ranges than cross-industry surveys for the same role.
What is the typical salary range for Accounts Payable?
CompShop is a directory of compensation-survey publishers, not a salary aggregator. Actual Accounts Payable ranges live in the surveys listed on this page. Most publishers report 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile salary data plus total cash compensation.
How often should I refresh Accounts Payable pay benchmarks?
Annually is the standard cadence for primary roles. Survey data older than two years is generally too stale for setting current pay ranges, especially in hot segments. Most publishers above release annual editions; a few offer semi-annual updates for fast-moving markets.

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