External Auditor Salary in Los Angeles, California

How much does an External Auditor make in Los Angeles, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an External Auditor in Los Angeles, CA is $111,707. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $93,691 to a high of $131,483, with most professionals earning between $102,277 and $122,058.

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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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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 Los Angeles, CA

Average Base Salary

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102277

122058

111707

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

106386

129810

117423

What is the average salary for External Auditor in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of External Auditor in Los Angeles, CA. The base salary for External Auditor ranges from $102,277 to $122,058 with the average base salary of $111,707. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $106,386 to $129,810 with the average total cash compensation of $117,423.

View Average Salary for External Auditor as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$111,707	$102,277 - $122,058
Bonus	$5,716	$4,109 - $7,752
Total Pay	$117,423	$106,386 - $129,810

* 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 Los Angeles, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE Burbank, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,277 - $122,058	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Glendale, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,277 - $122,058	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Pasadena, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,277 - $122,058	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Inglewood, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,277 - $122,058	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Downey, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,427 - $121,045	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE El Monte, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,166 - $121,926	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA

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About Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles (/lɔːs ˈændʒələs/ (listen);[a] Spanish: Los Ángeles), officially the City of Los Angeles and often known by its initials L.A., is the most populous city in California, the second most populous city in the United States, after New York City, and the third most populous city in North America. With an estimated population of four million, Los Angeles is the cultural, financial, and commercial center of Southern California. The city is known for its Mediterranean climate, ethnic diversity, Hollywood and the entertainment industry, and its sprawling metropolis. Los Angeles is the larges...

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