Chartered Accountant Salary in San Diego, CA

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How much does a Chartered Accountant make in San Diego, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chartered Accountant in San Diego, CA is $81,818. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $67,537 to a high of $98,233, with most professionals earning between $74,343 and $90,410.

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What is a Chartered Accountant?

Chartered accountants were the first accountants to form a professional accounting body, initially established in Scotland in 1854. The Edinburgh Society of Accountants (1854), the Glasgow Institute of Accountants and Actuaries (1854) and the Aberdeen Society of Accountants (1867) were each granted a royal charter almost from their inception. The title is an internationally recognised professional designation; the certified public accountant designation is generally equivalent to it. Chartered accountants work in all fields of business and finance, including auditing, taxation, financial and...

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Average Salary Range for Chartered Accountant in San Diego, CA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
74343
90410
81818

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
76093
94332
84396
What is the average salary for Chartered Accountant in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chartered Accountant in San Diego, CA. The base salary for Chartered Accountant ranges from $74,343 to $90,410 with the average base salary of $81,818. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $76,093 to $94,332 with the average total cash compensation of $84,396.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $81,818 $74,343 - $90,410
Bonus $2,578 $1,750 - $3,922
Total Pay $84,396 $76,093 - $94,332
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Chartered Accountant Salary Near San Diego, CA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE El Cajon, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,123 - $90,143 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Chula Vista, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,343 - $90,410 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Escondido, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,931 - $89,909 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Oceanside, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,171 - $90,201 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Carlsbad, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,931 - $89,909 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Murrieta, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,814 - $89,767 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
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