salary$110,730 a year$53 an hour · median pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$73,420per year
Top pay (top 10%)$180,060per year
Jobs in the area25,170people work this job
Can a accountant afford Oakland?
OK. Rent of $2,511 a month takes 27.2% of the median accountant salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a accountant make in Oakland, CA?
The median pay for a accountant in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA area is $110,730 a year ($53 an hour). Most earn between $73,420 and $180,060.
Can a accountant afford to live in Oakland?
Typical rent of $2,511 a month takes 27.2% of the median accountant salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area.