Accountant/Budget Analyst Salary in California

How much does an Accountant/Budget Analyst make in California? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Accountant/Budget Analyst in California is $90,369 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

However, an Accountant/Budget Analyst's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $108,087
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $83,379 to $99,643
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $77,016

Key Factors That Influence Accountant/Budget Analyst Salaries

An Accountant/Budget Analyst's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Accountant/Budget Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Accountant/Budget Analyst's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $88,436
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $103,982
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $135,519
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $158,381
  • Expert (over 8 years): $183,474
Job RoleYears of ExperienceAverage Salary
Accountant/Budget Analyst less than 1 year $88,436
Information Security Analyst II 1-2 years $103,982
Information Security Analyst III 2-4 years $135,519
Information Security Analyst IV 5-8 years $158,381
Information Security Analyst V over 8 years $183,474

Top Paying Cities for Accountant/Budget Analyst

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • Los Angeles: $90,524
  • West Hollywood: $90,459
  • Dodgertown: $90,523

Accountant/Budget Analyst Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Accountant/Budget Analyst roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Accountant/Budget Analyst positions in Transportation or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Accountant/Budget Analyst as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Accountant/Budget Analyst

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services $108,442 $52.0 20%
Energy & Utilities $103,924 $50.0 15%
Aerospace & Defense $99,405 $48.0 10%
Chemicals $99,405 $48.0 10%
Internet $99,405 $48.0 10%

Accountant/Budget Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Accountant/Budget Analyst's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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Last Updated on September 01, 2026
$83,379
Average $90,369/year
$99,643
$6,948
Average $7,531/month
$8,304
$1,603
Average $1,738/week
$1,916
$40
Average $43/hour
$48
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $99,643 $8,304 $1,916 $48
Average $90,369 $7,531 $1,738 $43
25th Percentile $83,379 $6,948 $1,603 $40

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