How much does a City Treasurer make in San Diego, CA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a City Treasurer in San Diego, CA is $275,168. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $201,246 to a high of $369,572, with most professionals earning between $236,475 and $324,583.

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What is a City Treasurer?

The City Treasurer is a position of responsibility for a city according to the prevailing laws in that city. The treasurer of a public agency is elected by the voting public or is appointed by the city council or city manager. City treasurers are primarily responsible for managing the revenue and cash flow of the agency, banking, collection, receipt, reporting, custody, investment or disbursement of municipal funds....

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for City Treasurer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of City Treasurer in San Diego, CA. The base salary for City Treasurer ranges from $236,475 to $324,583 with the average base salary of $275,168. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $275,984 to $418,298 with the average total cash compensation of $337,219.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $275,168 $236,475 - $324,583
Bonus $62,051 $39,509 - $93,715
Total Pay $337,219 $275,984 - $418,298
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE El Cajon, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $236,906 - $325,175 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Chula Vista, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $237,611 - $326,142 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Escondido, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $236,290 - $324,329 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Oceanside, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $237,952 - $326,611 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Carlsbad, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $236,290 - $324,329 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Murrieta, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $240,136 - $329,609 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Deputy Treasurer LOCATION San Diego, CA MINIMUM SALARY $197,300 MAXIMUM SALARY $250,000
JOB TITLE Campaign Treasurer LOCATION San Diego, CA MINIMUM SALARY $191,973 MAXIMUM SALARY $243,175
JOB TITLE Corporate Treasurer LOCATION San Diego, CA MINIMUM SALARY $199,461 MAXIMUM SALARY $252,475
JOB TITLE County Treasurer LOCATION San Diego, CA MINIMUM SALARY $132,694 MAXIMUM SALARY $212,201
JOB TITLE Township Treasurer LOCATION San Diego, CA MINIMUM SALARY $221,531 MAXIMUM SALARY $307,143
JOB TITLE Bank Treasurer LOCATION San Diego, CA MINIMUM SALARY $132,694 MAXIMUM SALARY $212,201
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