A national CPA firm, #5 in the US by revenue (IPA 2026). 105 open roles in 16 states. From RSM's own job postings, updated Oct 10, 2026.
Does RSM pay for the CPA exam?
None of its 105 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 | RSM typical | Other national firms |
|---|---|---|
| Intern18 postings with pay | $36/hr | $31/hr +$6 |
| Staff22 postings with pay | $82k | $79k +4% |
| Senior12 postings with pay | $105k | $105k even |
| Manager37 postings with pay | $130k | $134k -3% |
| Senior manager7 postings with pay | $190k | $180k +5% |
| Director2 postings with pay | $218k | $226k -3% |
Its senior band runs $73k to $138k: the top is 1.9x the bottom, against 1.4x at other national firms. A wider band usually means more room to negotiate.
Pay after cost of living
RSM'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 |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota2 postings | $145k | $147k |
| Illinois8 postings | $139k | $139k |
| Texas2 postings | $130k | $134k |
| New York8 postings | $134k | $124k |
| Massachusetts4 postings | $130k | $123k |
| California2 postings | $129k | $117k |
Price level: BEA regional price parities, 2024, by state (US average = 100).
CPA license
What RSM's open postings ask for, by level.
Software in the postings
Share of RSM's open postings that name each tool. Worth a look before an interview.
9% of postings mention AI tools or skills.
Hiring calendar
The month each of RSM's roles was first posted, last 12 months. Internship classes open now: Winter 2027, Summer 2027 and Winter 2028.
Where they're hiring
Open roles by metro area.
Plus 12 roles in 12 other places.
Jobs abroad
The RSM network has 30 open accounting roles outside the US right now: all in Australia.
Offices abroad are separate member firms of the same network, so you apply to them directly like any other candidate. Your US experience with RSM 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 | 30 | Visa guide |
"Visa help" counts postings that offer visa sponsorship or relocation help. Most postings don't say either way.
Newest abroad
What they're hiring for
Open roles by type of work.
Newest openings
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Questions
None of its 105 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.
RSM's internship postings list $30/hr to $45/hr, typically $36/hr.
RSM's senior-level postings list $68k to $162k a year. The middle of a typical posted range is about $105k, against about $105k at other national firms.
Manager postings list $82k to $268k a year, typically about $130k.
From manager level up, most postings require one (68% at that level). Below that, postings mostly ask for CPA-eligible or in progress.
RSM has 105 open accounting roles in 16 states, most in New York City, Chicago and Los Angeles.
Of 105 open roles, 1 is hybrid, 22 on-site and 3 fully remote; 79 don't say.
How this page is built: from RSM'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 RSM.