How much does an account manager make?

According to Indeed.com, the average annual salary for an account manager in 2014 is $70,000. A national account manager earns an average of $100,000 at the high end. On the low end, salaries range from $17,000 to $45,000.

Account managers typically fulfill a wide range of job duties and manage all aspects of business operational accounts. Managers are involved in strategic planning, trend forecasting, devising plans of action, productivity, quality control, employee compensation and problem solving.

Creating an operational budget and analyzing finances are also part of the requirements. Some firms expect account managers to recruit, hire and manage employees.