Accountants and Auditors Salary in California
Accountants and Auditors in California earn a median of $97,050 a year, +16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $97,050
- vs. U.S. median
- +16% ($83,680)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 175,360
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,770; the top 10% earn over $160,520. Nationally the range is $56,020 to $144,090.
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How much do accountants and auditors make in California?
The median is $97,050 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,770 and the top 10% earn over $160,520. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for accountants and auditors?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 51 (+16% vs. the national median of $83,680). Living costs are not included.