salary$83,920 a year$40 an hour · median pay in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$57,260per year
Top pay (top 10%)$135,140per year
Jobs in the area9,240people work this job
Can a accountant afford Ontario?
Expensive. Rent of $2,618 a month takes 37.4% of the median accountant salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a accountant make in Ontario, CA?
The median pay for a accountant in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA area is $83,920 a year ($40 an hour). Most earn between $57,260 and $135,140.
Can a accountant afford to live in Ontario?
Typical rent of $2,618 a month takes 37.4% of the median accountant salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area.