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Accountant salary in California (Updated 2026)

How much does an Accountant make in California?

Average base salary

$78,707
15%
above national average
Average $78,707
Low $51,275
High $120,813

The average salary for a accountant is $78,707 per year in California. 1.6k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 20, 2026).

Accountant job openings in California

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ACCOUNTANT I (SPECIALIST)
California Employment Development Department (EDD)3.8out of 5 stars.
Sacramento County, CA
$3,934 - $4,923 a month
Full-time
15 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Accountant in California

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
CrossCountry Consulting
 
$375,000per year
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MERCOR
 
$256,533per year
Viasat
 
$199,500per year
Gusto
 
$188,828per year
Mochi Health
 
$175,000per year
Health Link Home Health Agency
 
$174,574per year

Highest paying cities for Accountants near California

  1. San Francisco, CA
    $92,918 per year
  2. Tahoe Vista, CA
    $80,450 per year
  3. San Diego, CA
    $79,559 per year
  4. Los Angeles, CA
    $77,681 per year
  5. San Jose, CA
    $76,962 per year

Where can an Accountant earn more?

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Accounting Intern

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