Accountant Salary in California
Based on 173K+ workers in California
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CA)
$96,360
$46.327/hr
vs National Average
$79,712
+20.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$61K – $162K
173K employed in California
Salary Distribution — Accountant in California
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $60,920 |
| 25th percentile | $76,210 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $96,360 |
| 75th percentile | $124,890 |
| 90th percentile | $162,150 |
Historical Salary Trend — Accountant in California vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $83,640 |
| 2023 | $92,160 |
| 2024 | $96,360 |
| Year | California Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $83,640 | $73,060 |
| 2023 | $92,160 | $76,751 |
| 2024 | $96,360 | $79,712 |