Accountants and Auditors Salary in California
In California, accountants and auditors earn a median of $96,360 per year.
Median (California)
$96,360
Bottom 10%
$60,920
Top 10%
$162,150
Employed in California
173,370
How California compares
Refit analysis ·In California, accountants and auditors earn a median of $96,360 — 18% above the national median of $81,680. Locally the range runs $60,920 to $162,150. About 173,370 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·California ranks #5 of 54 states for accountants and auditors pay — roughly the 92th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (District of Columbia, $103,030) by 7%. State employment of about 173,370 also shapes how competitive local openings are.
National benchmark
US median
$81,680
US bottom 10%
$52,780
US top 10%
$141,420
Skills that move pay in this role
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Critical Thinking
- Writing
- Monitoring
- Mathematics
- Active Learning
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