A national CPA firm, #9 in the US by revenue (IPA 2026). 53 open roles in 15 states. From Grant Thornton's own job postings, updated Oct 10, 2026.
Does Grant Thornton pay for the CPA exam?
None of its 53 open postings mention CPA exam support.
4 of 17 other national firms on our board mention exam support in their postings. That doesn't mean they don't offer it; postings often leave it out, so ask in your interview.
Pay by level
Typical is the middle of each posted pay range. Band is the typical posted range; spread is how far the top sits above the bottom.
| Level | Grant Thornton typical | Other national firms |
|---|---|---|
| Intern3 postings with pay | $40/hr | $31/hr +$10 |
| Senior13 postings with pay | $121k | $105k +15% |
| Manager17 postings with pay | $155k | $134k +16% |
| Director10 postings with pay | $227k | $226k even |
Its senior band runs $110k to $132k: the top is 1.3x the bottom, against 1.4x at other national firms. A narrower band means less room to negotiate, and fewer surprises.
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Pay after cost of living
Grant Thornton's typical manager pay by state, then adjusted to what it buys at US-average prices. In real terms the best state beats the worst by 25%.
| State | Posted typical | At US prices |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois2 postings | $175k | $175k |
| North Carolina2 postings | $155k | $165k |
| New York5 postings | $155k | $144k |
| California5 postings | $155k | $140k |
Price level: BEA regional price parities, 2024, by state (US average = 100).
CPA license
What Grant Thornton's open postings ask for, by level.
Software in the postings
Share of Grant Thornton's open postings that name each tool. Worth a look before an interview.
19% of postings mention AI tools or skills.
Hiring calendar
The month each of Grant Thornton's roles was first posted, last 12 months. Internship classes open now: Winter 2027 and Summer 2027.
Where they're hiring
Open roles by metro area.
Plus 8 roles in 8 other places.
Jobs abroad
The Grant Thornton network has 24 open accounting roles outside the US right now: 1 in Europe and 23 in Australia and New Zealand, across 2 countries.
Offices abroad are separate member firms of the same network, so you apply to them directly like any other candidate. Your US experience with Grant Thornton still counts, and 0 of these postings ask for US skills (US GAAP, SOX or a US CPA).
| Country | Open roles | Visa help | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 23 | Visa guide | |
| Sweden | 1 | Work permit guide |
"Visa help" counts postings that offer visa sponsorship or relocation help. Most postings don't say either way.
Newest abroad
See all 1 in Europe · See all 23 in Australia and New Zealand
Moving with a US CPA: work permits and every Europe job that asks for US skills.
What they're hiring for
Open roles by type of work.
Newest openings
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None of its 53 open postings mention CPA exam support. That doesn't mean they don't offer it; postings often leave it out, so ask in your interview.
Grant Thornton's internship postings list $37/hr to $43/hr, typically $40/hr.
Grant Thornton's senior-level postings list $92k to $155k a year. The middle of a typical posted range is about $121k, against about $105k at other national firms.
Manager postings list $104k to $216k a year, typically about $155k.
From manager level up, most postings require one (77% at that level). Below that, postings mostly ask for CPA-eligible or in progress.
Grant Thornton has 53 open accounting roles in 15 states, most in New York City, Chicago and Los Angeles.
Of 53 open roles, 52 are hybrid, 0 on-site and 0 fully remote; 1 don't say.
How this page is built: from Grant Thornton's own job postings, checked every 2 hours. Pay is what the postings state, not offer data. "Other national firms" means the other national firms on the ChatCPA jobs board; each employer counts once. ChatCPA is not affiliated with Grant Thornton.