salary$96,340 a year$46 an hour · median pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$62,520per year
Top pay (top 10%)$157,720per year
Jobs in the area13,450people work this job
Can a accountant afford San Diego?
Expensive. Rent of $3,011 a month takes 37.5% 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 San Diego, CA?
The median pay for a accountant in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA area is $96,340 a year ($46 an hour). Most earn between $62,520 and $157,720.
Can a accountant afford to live in San Diego?
Typical rent of $3,011 a month takes 37.5% 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 San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area.