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Average Financial Accountant Salary in California

How much does Financial accountant make in California?

$82,495 (USD)

per year

U.S. job rank

#688

out of 1411 monitored jobs in United States.

Country average

26% higher

than the $65,470 average of United States.

The average salary for a Financial accountant in California in 2023 is $82,495 per year. This comes to $6,875 per month. The top earners receive $141,543 per year, while the bottom earners receive $55,585 per year.

Distribution of Financial Accountant Salaries

Bottom 25% Salary

$55,585 (USD)

per year

Starting salary or workers with less experience.

Median Salary

$82,495 (USD)

per year

Salary point, where half of the workers earn more and half earn less.

Top 25% Salary

$141,543 (USD)

per year

Most senior and experienced workers.

Compare Financial Accountant Salaries in Other States

State Average Salary
District of Columbia $113,256
Massachusetts $85,991
New York $83,893
Washington $83,194
California $82,495
Connecticut $78,999
New Jersey $78,999
Maryland $78,300
Colorado $76,902
Alaska $74,805
Virginia $74,805
Illinois $72,008
Minnesota $71,309
Oregon $71,309
Rhode Island $71,309
Delaware $70,610
New Hampshire $70,610
United States Average $69,911
Hawaii $69,212
Arizona $67,115
Vermont $67,115
Pennsylvania $66,415
Georgia $65,716
Texas $65,716
Michigan $65,017
Utah $65,017
Florida $64,318
Maine $64,318
North Carolina $63,619
Ohio $63,619
Wisconsin $63,619
Nevada $62,920
North Dakota $62,920
Nebraska $62,221
Missouri $61,522
New Mexico $61,522
Wyoming $61,522
Indiana $60,123
Iowa $60,123
Kansas $60,123
Tennessee $60,123
Idaho $59,424
Montana $59,424
Kentucky $58,026
South Carolina $58,026
Alabama $57,327
Louisiana $57,327
Oklahoma $57,327
South Dakota $56,628
West Virginia $55,929
Arkansas $54,531
Virgin Islands $53,831
Mississippi $51,035
Guam $44,743
Puerto Rico $36,354

About the data

The data on SalaryMonitor.org is sourced from the following sources: the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Eurostat, the Office for National Statistics (UK), the OECD, the International Labour Organization (ILO), and the World Bank. In some cases where the real-world data is missing, the figures are estimated.

FAQ

Salary vs. wage vs. income, what is the difference?


A salary is a fixed annual amount paid to an employee, divided into regular intervals (e.g., monthly or bi-weekly). It doesn't vary based on hours worked, and salaried employees usually don't receive extra pay for overtime. Salaried positions are common in professional and management roles.


A wage is an hourly rate paid to employees based on the number of hours worked. It can fluctuate depending on hours worked, including overtime. Wage-based jobs are often in industries like retail, manufacturing, or labor.


Income refers to the total money earned from various sources, including salary, wages, investments, and passive income. It represents the overall financial earnings over a period, such as monthly or annually. Income can come from employment, business, or other financial assets.

Average vs median salary, what is the difference?


The average is the sum of all salaries divided by the number of salaries. In general, it tends to be skewed by the extremes (very high or very low salaries) and isn't as indicating of what a normal person earns.


The median is the middle point of a salary distribution, where half of the workers earn more and half earn less.