A Big 4 accounting firm, #2 in the US by revenue (IPA 2026). 153 open roles in 19 states. From PwC's own job postings, updated Oct 10, 2026.
Does PwC pay for the CPA exam?
None of its 153 open postings mention CPA exam support.
1 of 3 other Big 4 firms on our board mentions 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 | PwC typical | Other Big 4 firms |
|---|---|---|
| Intern22 postings with pay | $29/hr | $29/hr |
| Staff29 postings with pay | $98k | $91k +7% |
| Senior34 postings with pay | $140k | $126k +11% |
| Manager36 postings with pay | $183k | $170k +7% |
| Senior manager23 postings with pay | $230k | $230k even |
| Director6 postings with pay | $294k | $236k |
PwC posts one director band nearly everywhere: $150k to $438k, whatever the city. Its staff band runs $54k to $142k: the top is 2.7x the bottom, against 1.9x at other Big 4 firms. A wider band usually means more room to negotiate.
Pay after cost of living
PwC'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 26%.
| State | Posted typical | At US prices |
|---|---|---|
| Texas2 postings | $183k | $188k |
| Illinois2 postings | $174k | $174k |
| Massachusetts5 postings | $183k | $172k |
| New York16 postings | $179k | $166k |
| California3 postings | $166k | $150k |
Price level: BEA regional price parities, 2024, by state (US average = 100).
CPA license
What PwC's open postings ask for, by level.
Hiring calendar
The month each of PwC's roles was first posted, last 12 months. Internship classes open now: Winter 2027, Summer 2027, Winter 2028 and Summer 2028.
Where they're hiring
Open roles by metro area.
Plus 32 roles in 18 other places.
Jobs abroad
The PwC network has 70 open accounting roles outside the US right now: 56 in Europe and 14 in Australia and New Zealand, across 12 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 PwC still counts, and 9 of these postings ask for US skills (US GAAP, SOX or a US CPA).
| Country | Open roles | Visa help | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 16 | Work permit guide | |
| New Zealand | 14 | Visa guide | |
| Spain | 9 | Work permit guide | |
| Ireland | 6 | 6 | Work permit guide |
| Luxembourg | 6 | 3 | Work permit guide |
| Poland | 5 | Work permit guide | |
| Switzerland | 5 | Work permit guide | |
| Romania | 5 | Work permit guide | |
| Hungary | 1 | Work permit guide | |
| Belgium | 1 | Work permit guide | |
| Austria | 1 | Work permit guide | |
| Greece | 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 56 in Europe · See all 14 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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Questions
None of its 153 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.
PwC's internship postings list $29/hr to $48/hr, typically $29/hr.
PwC's senior-level postings list $55k to $214k a year. The middle of a typical posted range is about $140k, against about $126k at other Big 4 firms.
Manager postings list $99k to $266k a year, typically about $183k.
Most postings ask for CPA-eligible or in progress rather than a license in hand.
PwC has 153 open accounting roles in 19 states, most in New York City, San Francisco Bay Area and Chicago.
Of 153 open roles, 1 is hybrid, 5 on-site and 0 fully remote; 147 don't say.
How this page is built: from PwC's own job postings, checked every 2 hours. Pay is what the postings state, not offer data. "Other Big 4 firms" means the other Big 4 firms on the ChatCPA jobs board; each employer counts once. ChatCPA is not affiliated with PwC.