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Accounting & Finance Salary Guide 2026

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  • 11/06/2026
Accounting & Finance Salary Guide 2026

Whether you are an entry-level candidate applying for your first role, an ACCA-qualified professional looking for your next career step, or a hiring manager structuring your department's budget, navigating salaries can be challenging.

To help you navigate today's local job market, JobsTT has compiled this comprehensive Accounting & Finance Salary Guide. Based on local market data and job postings, this guide breaks down monthly gross base salaries across 16 core roles from entry-level clerical positions to the C-suite.

Key Takeaways from the Market

  • The ACCA Premium: ACCA qualification remains the single most impactful credential for salary growth in T&T. Passing Level 2 exams opens up intermediate roles, while full membership unlocks senior pay grades around TT$13,000 -  TT$15,000/month.

  • Specialization Pays: Niche management positions, such as Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Managers and Financial Controllers, command strong premiums due to high demand for strategic financial insights over standard ledger maintenance.

  • Broad Salary Ranges: Salary bands across companies vary based on employer size and industry (e.g., Energy and Banking offer higher compensation compared to retail or manufacturing).

2026 Monthly Base Salary Benchmarks (TTD)

Note: All figures represent gross monthly base salaries in Trinidad & Tobago Dollars (TT$), excluding bonuses, allowances, health insurance, and other benefits.

1. Entry-Level Roles

These roles focus on transactional processing, basic ledger management, and supporting daily financial operations.

Position

Typical Experience

Typical Qualifications

Monthly Salary Range (TT$)

Market Midpoint (TT$)

Accounting Clerk

0–2 yrs

CXC/CAPE, AAT Level 1/2, or FIA

$ 4,500 –  $ 7,500

$ 6,000

Accounts Payable Clerk

1–3 yrs

CXC/CAPE, AAT/FIA, Diploma

$ 5,000 –  $ 8,500

$ 6,750

Accounts Receivable Clerk

1–3 yrs

CXC/CAPE, AAT/FIA, Diploma

$ 5,000 –  $ 8,500

$ 6,750

Payroll Clerk

2–4 yrs

Diploma in Accounting/HR, AAT

$ 5,500 –  $ 9,500

$ 7,500

Accounting Assistant

2–4 yrs

Associate Degree, ACCA Level 1

$ 6,000 –  $ 10,000

$ 8,000

2. Intermediate & Professional Roles

These positions require specialized technical accounting skills, full financial statement preparation, and independent execution of core accounting functions.

Position

Typical Experience

Typical Qualifications

Monthly Salary Range (TT$)

Market Midpoint (TT$)

Audit Assistant / Trainee

1–3 yrs

BSc Accounting or ACCA Level 1/2

$ 6,500 – $ 11,000

$ 8,750

Junior Accountant

2–4 yrs

BSc Accounting or ACCA Level 2

$ 7,500 – $ 12,000

$ 9,750

Accountant

3–6 yrs

BSc Accounting / ACCA Qualified

$ 10,000 – $ 18,000

$ 14,000

Internal Auditor

4–7 yrs

ACCA Qualified / CIA / CISA

$ 12,500 – $ 21,000

$ 16,750

Financial / Management Accountant

4–7 yrs

ACCA Qualified / CIMA / CA

$ 15,000 – $ 25,000

$ 17,500

Senior Accountant

5–8 yrs

ACCA / CPA / ICATT Member

$ 18,000 – $ 30,000

$ 20,000

3. Supervisory & Management Roles

Leaders in this tier manage teams, oversee financial operations, direct strategic planning, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Position

Typical Experience

Typical Qualifications

Monthly Salary Range (TT$)

Market Midpoint (TT$)

Accounting Supervisor

5–8 yrs

ACCA Level 2 or Qualified / BSc

$ 14,000 – $ 22,000

$ 18,000

Assistant Finance Manager

6–9 yrs

ACCA / CPA / ICATT Member

$ 18,000 – $ 28,000

$ 23,000

Finance / Accounting Manager

7–12 yrs

ACCA / CPA + ICATT Member; MBA

$ 22,000 – $ 38,000

$ 30,000

FP&A Manager

7–10 yrs

ACCA / CIMA / CFA / MBA

$ 25,000 – $ 42,000

$ 33,500

Financial Controller

8–15 yrs

ACCA / CPA / CA / MBA + ICATT Member

$ 30,000 – $ 52,000

$ 41,000

4. Executive Roles

Executive financial leaders driving enterprise strategy, capital structures, risk, and corporate governance.

Position

Typical Experience

Typical Qualifications

Monthly Salary Range (TT$)

Market Midpoint (TT$)

Finance Director

10–15+ yrs

ACCA / CPA + Master's / MBA

$ 40,000 –  $ 70,000

$ 55,000
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