salary$121,700 a year$59 an hour · median pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$78,440per year
Top pay (top 10%)$196,890per year
Jobs in the area13,180people work this job
Can a accountant afford Santa Clara?
Expensive. Rent of $3,309 a month takes 32.6% 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 Santa Clara, CA?
The median pay for a accountant in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA area is $121,700 a year ($59 an hour). Most earn between $78,440 and $196,890.
Can a accountant afford to live in Santa Clara?
Typical rent of $3,309 a month takes 32.6% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area.