How much does a Forensic Accountant make in San Francisco, CA? The average Forensic Accountant salary in San Francisco, CA is $78,045 as of February 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $71,133 and $86,053. 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 a Forensic Accountant?

Forensic accountants are experienced auditors, accountants, and investigators of legal and financial documents that are hired to look into possible suspicions of fraudulent activity within a company; or are hired by a company who may just want to prevent fraudulent activities from occurring. They also provide services in areas such as accounting, antitrust, damages, analysis, valuation, and general consulting. Forensic accountants have also been used in divorces, bankruptcy, insurance claims, personal injury claims, fraudulent claims, construction, royalty audits, and tracking terrorism by inv...

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Job Openings for Forensic Accountant in San Francisco, CA
Kunin Associates - Fort Lauderdale , FL
... firm is seeking a Forensic Accountant in their family law practice. In this role you will perform investigative accounting and discovery tasks, document and prepare financial affidavits ...
ZipRecruiter - 17 days ago
MDD Forensic Accountants - Charlotte , NC
With forensic accounting professionals in over 40 offices on 5 continents, MDD has global resources to assist our clients with their forensic accounting needs. MDD helps insurance companies ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 23 days ago
J.S. Held - New York , NY
...  * CPA * Strong Microsoft Excel skills with ability to do VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and advanced formulas. Preferred Qualifications * Experience in forensic accounting and/or measuring commercial ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 28 days ago
Nawrocki Smith LLP - Hauppauge , NY
Position Summary The forensic accountant should be a detailed oriented, organized and motivated individual able to assist in various engagements including matrimonial valuation, gift tax and estate ...
ZipRecruiter - 56 days ago
Meaden & Moore - San Francisco , CA
Meaden & Moore is a leading CPA and business consulting firm that is a seven-time winner of The ... In this role, the Forensic Accounting Manager will have a number of responsibilities, including ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 50 days ago
Now Hiring You, LLC - Miami , FL
The forensic accounting senior is responsible for the overall management of a number of Florida ... Must be a CPA or CPA candidate. * Minimum of 5 years of public accounting experience. * knowledge ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 55 days ago
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What is the average salary for Forensic Accountant in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Forensic Accountant in San Francisco, CA. The base salary for Forensic Accountant ranges from $71,133 to $86,053 with the average base salary of $78,045. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $72,469 to $88,984 with the average total cash compensation of $80,005.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $78,045 $71,133 - $86,053
Bonus $1,960 $1,336 - $2,931
Total Pay $80,005 $72,469 - $88,984
* 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 Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Daly City, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,133 - $86,053 COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Berkeley, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,426 - $83,987 COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Oakland, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,426 - $83,987 COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Vallejo, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,020 - $77,447 COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,312 - $83,850 COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Concord, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,581 - $78,127 COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Senior Forensic Accountant LOCATION San Francisco, CA MINIMUM SALARY $77,329 MAXIMUM SALARY $91,189
JOB TITLE Forensic Interviewer LOCATION San Francisco, CA MINIMUM SALARY $71,610 MAXIMUM SALARY $105,356
JOB TITLE Forensic Assistant LOCATION San Francisco, CA MINIMUM SALARY $40,369 MAXIMUM SALARY $55,097
JOB TITLE Forensic Biologist LOCATION San Francisco, CA MINIMUM SALARY $63,262 MAXIMUM SALARY $78,852
JOB TITLE Forensic Photographer LOCATION San Francisco, CA MINIMUM SALARY $72,597 MAXIMUM SALARY $87,871
JOB TITLE Forensic Chemistry LOCATION San Francisco, CA MINIMUM SALARY $71,232 MAXIMUM SALARY $90,458
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