It just depends on the shop. Check out these descriptions from Robert Half:
“To be considered for these Auditor roles, candidates will require a Bachelor's degree in accounting, as well as CPA and/or CIA designation. Positions start at 2 or more years of experience and salary will range from $50-$90K depending on the level of experience. Superior organizational and communication skills are a must, as well as competency in Microsoft Office products and efficient in email and Internet.”
CPA with Big 4 experience can get you close to that 90k number if your timing is right. Even better if you have experience in the same industry for roughly the same size company.
“Description:
Our client near O'Hare has an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Auditor. Responsibilities will include financial and operational audits as well as compliance projects including SOX 404. Role can be promoted to several opportunities within the company. Company offers excellent benefits.
Requirements:
Requirements include a Bachelors degree in Accounting and 3+ years of public or corporate audit experience. FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION” blah blah blah
This was $65 to $85k
“Description:
Global business consulting and internal audit firm is seeking an Audit Senior. As an Audit Senior, your primary responsibilities will included direct supervision of Consultants in executing internal audit project work plans. The Audit Senior will be responsible for ensuring the timely completion of assigned project phases as well as developing and maintaining client relationships.
Requirements:
The Audit Senior requires 2+ years of relevant work experience. CPA, CIA or other certification is strongly preferred.”
This one was $69,500 to $85,000.
None of these call out Big 4 specifically, but it's for dang sure most of the recruiters would put your resume at the top of the list if it had a Big 4 name attached.
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