As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Accounting Associate in San Diego, CA is $52,040, equivalent to $25 per hour, $1,001 weekly, or $4,337 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Accounting Associate in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Accounting Associate in San Diego, CA vary widely, spanning from $43,316 to $59,170. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($47,473) and 75th percentile ($55,772), while top earners (90th percentile) make $59,170 per year. This $8,299 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Credit Card, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, San Diego Accounting Associate often earn 2.2% higher than national averages. However, San Diego currently ranks 128 statewide for Accounting Associate job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Accounting Associate Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Accounting Associate Salary $43,316 San Diego, CA July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Accounting Associate Salary $47,473 San Diego, CA July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Accounting Associate Salary $52,040 San Diego, CA July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Accounting Associate Salary $55,772 San Diego, CA July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Accounting Associate Salary $59,170 San Diego, CA July 01, 2026
25% $47,473 10% $43,316 90% $59,170 75% $55,772 $52,040 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Skills associated with Accounting Associate: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Basis, Timely

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