How much does an Accountant make in San Diego, CA?
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$60,631
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Accountant is $60,631 per year in the San Diego, CA area, with an average salary of $56,749 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $3,882 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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Related Job Titles
For Accountant in San Diego, CA
Some related job titles are Accounting Clerk Salaries with median pay of $39,812, Accountant-entry Level Salaries with median pay of $46,872, Junior Accountant Salaries with median pay of $50,470, Staff Accountant Salaries with median pay of $59,266.
Top Paying Companies
For an Accountant in San Diego, CA
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for an Accountant in San Diego, CA. Employers include Solar Turbines, Qualcomm and Intuit.
Top Paying Companies
For Accountant in San Diego, CA
| 1 | Solar Turbines | $100,240 | |
| 2 | Qualcomm | $90,390 | |
| 3 | Intuit | $88,634 | |
| 4 | Apple | $88,052 | |
| 5 | Amazon | $85,363 | |
| 6 | Hyundai Motor | $84,561 | |
| 7 | Samsung SDI | $82,853 | |
| 8 | US Navy | $82,843 | |
| 9 | Vuori | $81,002 | |
| 10 | Wells Fargo | $80,760 |
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Top Paying Industries
For an Accountant in San Diego, CA
The top 5 paying industries for an Accountant in San Diego, CA are Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $100,240, Information Technology with a median total pay of $88,052, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $83,707, Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $80,151, and Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $75,546.
- Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$80,151
4% Higher than other industries
Energy, Mining & Utilities
The top paying company in Energy, Mining & Utilities for Accountant is Solar Turbines.
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
Jobs in finance and accounting are expected to see continued demand, with employment growth linked to the health of the broader economy. These jobs will continue to offer above average pay but usually require higher education or certification to enter the field. While automation will replace many common tasks, it is not expected to reduce the need for these employees; it will instead allow them to focus on core soft skills like advising clients and analyzing trends.
The average salary for a Accountant in US is $60,057 per year based on 26,210 salary contributions, which is 3.54% less than the salary for a Accountant in San Diego, CA. The cost of living and the local demand for the work are among the factors affecting wages. The top 3 companies in US where a Accountant gets the highest compensation are Clean Harbors, Inc., Simply Hired Inc. and Amazon.com, Inc.. Bigger companies typically pay 6.48% more than smaller companies for a Accountant.
Recent Salaries Shared
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Accountant pay FAQ in San Diego, CA
The average salary for an Accountant is $56,749 per year in San Diego, CA. Salaries estimates are based on 44342 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Accountant employees in San Diego, CA.
The highest salary for an Accountant in San Diego, CA is $78,324 per year.
The lowest salary for an Accountant in San Diego, CA is $41,117 per year.
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