Payroll Accountant Salary in San Diego, California

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How much does a Payroll Accountant make in San Diego, CA? The average Payroll Accountant salary in San Diego, CA is $70,051 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $64,011 and $76,876. 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Payroll Accountant in San Diego, CA. The base salary for Payroll Accountant ranges from $64,011 to $76,876 with the average base salary of $70,051. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $65,184 to $79,537 with the average total cash compensation of $71,814.

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About San Diego, California    According to SDSU professor emeritus Monte Marshall, San Diego Bay is "the surface expression of a north-south-trending, nested graben". The Rose Cany....More

San Diego, California  area prices were up 2.6% from a year ago

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