Senior Accounts Payable Salary in California

How much does a Senior Accounts Payable make in California?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Senior Accounts Payable in California is $59,228 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

However, a Senior Accounts Payable's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $71,070
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $53,171 to $65,426
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,656
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Senior Accounts Payable Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Weekly
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Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $65,426 $5,452 $1,258 $31
Average $59,228 $4,936 $1,139 $28
25th Percentile $53,171 $4,431 $1,023 $26
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Key Factors That Influence Senior Accounts Payable Salaries

A Senior Accounts Payable's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Senior Accounts Payable Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Senior Accounts Payable's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $46,525
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $55,928
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $60,490
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $76,432
  • Expert (over 8 years): $97,972
Levels Salary
Accounts ... Level Senior Accounts Payable$46,525
Accounts ... Level Senior Accounts Payable$55,928
Senior Ac... Level Senior Accounts Payable$60,490
Accounts ... Level Senior Accounts Payable$76,432
Accounts ... Level Senior Accounts Payable$97,972
$46,525 0 yr
$55,928 < 2 yrs
$60,490 2-4 yrs
$76,432 5-8 yrs
$97,972 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Senior Accounts Payables

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • Los Angeles: $59,330
  • West Hollywood: $59,287
  • Dodgertown: $59,329

Senior Accounts Payable Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Senior Accounts Payable roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 52% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 22% above the average. In contrast, Senior Accounts Payable positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Senior Accounts Payable as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Senior Accounts Payable

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking$72,258$35.022%
Biotechnology$71,073$34.020%
Pharmaceuticals$71,073$34.020%
Energy & Utilities$68,112$33.015%
Chemicals$65,150$31.010%

Senior Accounts Payable Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Senior Accounts Payable's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

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    Los Angeles, CA

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    Upland, CA

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    Fresno, CA

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    Los Angeles, CA

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    Job Description. Job Description. About Urth Caffe. Urth Caffé started in 1989 as the first heirloom and organic coffee company in the USA. Urth is a stron... more

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    Upland, CA

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    San Jose, CA

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    Job Description. Job Description. FULL-TIME/PERMANENT. JOB FUNCTION. As a Accounts Payable you will be responsible for the day-to-day general ledger accoun... more

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