salary$92,110 a year$44 an hour · median pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$61,350per year
Top pay (top 10%)$131,840per year
Jobs in the area13,170people work this job
Can a accountant afford Sacramento?
OK. Rent of $2,152 a month takes 28.0% 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 Sacramento, CA?
The median pay for a accountant in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA area is $92,110 a year ($44 an hour). Most earn between $61,350 and $131,840.
Can a accountant afford to live in Sacramento?
Typical rent of $2,152 a month takes 28.0% 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 Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area.