A Big 4 accounting firm, #3 in the US by revenue (IPA 2026). 142 open roles in 13 states. From EY's own job postings, updated Oct 10, 2026.
Does EY pay for the CPA exam?
Some postings mention it: 1 of 142.
“We'll help you develop the mindset and skills you need to succeed in whatever comes next, as well as providing full support towards ACCA/ ICAEW professional qualification, including fees, study leave and a career counsellor.”
0 of 3 other Big 4 firms on our board mention exam support in their postings. EY doesn't post a dollar amount.
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 | EY typical | Other Big 4 firms |
|---|---|---|
| Staff12 postings with pay | $86k | $91k -6% |
| Senior25 postings with pay | $120k | $126k -4% |
| Manager52 postings with pay | $148k | $170k -13% |
| Senior manager11 postings with pay | $241k | $230k +5% |
| Director2 postings with pay | $178k | $236k |
Pay after cost of living
EY'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 40%.
| State | Posted typical | At US prices |
|---|---|---|
| New York18 postings | $180k | $167k |
| California9 postings | $170k | $154k |
| Illinois9 postings | $148k | $148k |
| Virginia2 postings | $144k | $142k |
| Texas5 postings | $129k | $133k |
| Washington2 postings | $128k | $119k |
| Massachusetts3 postings | $126k | $119k |
Price level: BEA regional price parities, 2024, by state (US average = 100).
CPA license
What EY's open postings ask for, by level.
Software in the postings
Share of EY's open postings that name each tool. Worth a look before an interview.
10% of postings mention AI tools or skills.
Hiring calendar
The month each of EY's roles was first posted, last 12 months.
Where they're hiring
Open roles by metro area.
Plus 13 roles in 8 other places.
What they're hiring for
Open roles by type of work.
Newest openings
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Some postings mention it: 1 of 142. The posting says: "We'll help you develop the mindset and skills you need to succeed in whatever comes next, as well as providing full support towards ACCA/ ICAEW professional qualification, including fees, study leave and a career counsellor.". EY doesn't post a dollar amount.
EY's staff postings list $37k to $131k, typically $86k.
EY's senior-level postings list $53k to $213k a year. The middle of a typical posted range is about $120k, against about $126k at other Big 4 firms.
Manager postings list $87k to $297k a year, typically about $148k.
From senior manager level up, most postings require one (68% at that level). Below that, postings mostly ask for CPA-eligible or in progress.
EY has 142 open accounting roles in 13 states, most in New York City, Chicago and Northern Virginia.
Of 142 open roles, 91 are hybrid, 4 on-site and 1 fully remote; 46 don't say.
How this page is built: from EY'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 EY.