As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Accounting Associate in San Francisco, CA is $60,158, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,157 weekly, or $5,013 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 Francisco, CA vary widely, spanning from $50,078 to $68,403. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($54,881) and 75th percentile ($64,474), while top earners (90th percentile) make $68,403 per year. This $9,593 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 Francisco Accounting Associate often earn 13.1% higher than national averages. However, San Francisco currently ranks 3 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 $50,078 San Francisco, CA May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Accounting Associate Salary $54,881 San Francisco, CA May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Accounting Associate Salary $60,158 San Francisco, CA May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Accounting Associate Salary $64,474 San Francisco, CA May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Accounting Associate Salary $68,403 San Francisco, CA May 01, 2026
25% $54,881 10% $50,078 90% $68,403 75% $64,474 $60,158 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About San Francisco, California    San Francisco is located on the West Coast of the United States at the north end of the San Francisco Peninsula and includes significant stretches of ....More

San Francisco, California  area prices were up 4.5% from a year ago

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Skills associated with Accounting Associate: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Basis, Timely

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