How much does an accountant and auditor make in California?
$97,050a year
Median yearly pay for accountant and auditors in California. That is $46.66 an hour or $8,088 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.66
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 175,360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,770Median: $97,050Highest 10%: $160,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,770 | $29.70 | |
| 25th | $75,810 | $36.45 | |
| Median | $97,050 | $46.66 | |
| 75th | $125,900 | $60.50 | |
| 90th | $160,500 | $77.17 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $121,700 |
| San Francisco, CA | $110,700 |
| Napa, CA | $99,640 |
| San Diego, CA | $96,340 |
| Vallejo, CA | $95,800 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $94,690 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $94,360 |
| Sacramento, CA | $92,110 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $91,610 |
| Oxnard, CA | $90,340 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $88,160 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $84,920 |
| Riverside, CA | $83,920 |
| Salinas, CA | $83,810 |
| Stockton, CA | $83,570 |
| Modesto, CA | $83,560 |
| Merced, CA | $80,420 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $79,620 |
| Visalia, CA | $79,400 |
| Redding, CA | $78,990 |
| Fresno, CA | $78,690 |
| Yuba City, CA | $78,530 |
| Hanford, CA | $78,300 |
| Chico, CA | $77,680 |
| El Centro, CA | $76,280 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for accountant and auditors.
| 3. New Jersey | $100,800 |
| 4. Massachusetts | $99,460 |
| 5. Connecticut | $97,550 |
| 6. California | $97,050 |
| 7. Colorado | $97,030 |
| 8. Washington | $96,550 |
| 9. Rhode Island | $95,820 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an accountant and auditor make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $46.66 ($97,050 a year).
Do accountant and auditors make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $97,050 against $83,680 nationally, 16% more.
Where does California rank for accountant and auditor pay?
California ranks 6 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays accountant and auditors the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $121,700 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.