External Auditor Salary in San Francisco, CA

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How much does an External Auditor make in San Francisco, CA? The average External Auditor salary in San Francisco, CA is $122,441 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $111,803 and $134,245. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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What is an External Auditor?

An External Auditor performs an audit, in accordance with specific laws or rules, of the financial statements of a company, government entity, other legal entity, or organization, and is independent of the entity being audited. Users of these entities' financial information, such as investors, government agencies, and the general public, rely on the External Auditor to present an unbiased and independent audit report. The manner of appointment, the qualifications, and the format of reporting by an External Auditor are defined by statute, which varies according to jurisdiction. External audito...

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External Auditor Consultant (FISMA, SOX) (Intermediate) - 4LOCS(F)

NavitsPartners - Vista , FL

External Auditor Consultant (FISMA, SOX) (Intermediate) Personnel Qualifications: * A related bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Information Assurance, Accounting Information Systems or ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 4 days ago

External Auditor

High5 - Houston , TX

Internal Auditor Location: Houston TX - 77077 (Need Locals as its an onsite role and for Face-to ... Ideally Big4, external audit, 3-5yrs in role, currently in a Senior Staff to Manager, who have a ...

LinkedIn - 15 days ago

Internal Auditor - Corporate - Hybrid Opportunity

Primoris Services Corporation - Lewisville , TX

Our Internal Auditor will be joining a dynamic team which rolls up to our Internal Audit Director ... This role will be responsible for coordinating and communicating with the external audit team, the ...

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Coding Auditor Health Information Management Reno/NV

INTELETECH GLOBAL INC - Altamonte Springs , FL

Provides physician/clinical allied health providers with educational topics based on claim denials, trends, and external auditing outcomes. Coordinates audits, provider follow-up meetings, and ...

ZipRecruiter - 8 days ago

Internal Auditor

Thomas Edwards Group - Lewisville , TX

Work with process owners to assist in the design and implementation of new controls and best practices, as appropriate. * Assist external auditors as required and at the direction of the Internal ...

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IT Auditor I

Murtech - Pittsburgh , PA

Provides support for the Bank's external auditors. * Ensures compliance with applicable policies, procedures and regulations to ensure safe and sound business operations. Required Experience

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What does an External Auditor do?

Common responsibilities of an External Auditor

Train, coach, and supervise staff.

August 31, 2022

Communicate and provide feedback that may provide opportunities or impediments to audit requirements.

October 17, 2022

Leadership Competencies for Performance and Development.

January 22, 2023

Contributes annually to the development of the 3-year Quality plan, providing recommendations for appropriate plans and resources.

February 08, 2023

Developing/adapting risk-based audit plans and audit programs for audit areas assigned by identifying key internal controls, processes and risks to determine the nature, extent, and timing of audit procedures to be performed.

February 18, 2023

Participate, document and follow through on commitments to the FDA and other governmental inspections.

March 07, 2023

Prepare comprehensive audit packages by defined deadline, ensure all client audit deliverables are provided within required timelines.

March 18, 2023

Demonstrates proven considerable knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States .

March 20, 2023

Provide required documentation to support regulatory body requests (incomplete letters, review questions and investigation progress).

April 26, 2023

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Average Salary Range for External Auditor in San Francisco, CA

Average Base Salary

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111803

134245

122441

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

115977

142562

128306

What is the average salary for External Auditor in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of External Auditor in San Francisco, CA. The base salary for External Auditor ranges from $111,803 to $134,245 with the average base salary of $122,441. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $115,977 to $142,562 with the average total cash compensation of $128,306.

View Average Salary for External Auditor as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$122,441	$111,803 - $134,245
Bonus	$5,865	$4,174 - $8,317
Total Pay	$128,306	$115,977 - $142,562

* 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.

External Auditor Salary Near San Francisco, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Daly City, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,803 - $134,245	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Berkeley, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,120 - $131,023	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Oakland, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,120 - $131,023	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Vallejo, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $100,623 - $120,820	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,941 - $130,808	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Concord, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,505 - $121,880	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA

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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 the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay within its boundaries. Several picturesque islands—Alcatraz, Treasure Island and the adjacent Yerba Buena Island, and small portions of Alameda Island, Red Rock Island, and Angel Island—are part of the city. Also included are the uninhabited Farallon Islands, 27 miles (43 km) offshore in the Pacific Ocean. The mainland within the city limits roughly forms a "seven-by-seven-mile square", a common local collo...

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