What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Sales Tax Accountant?

We've identified 10 cities in California where Sales Tax Accountant jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Berkeley (24.1% above average), followed by San Francisco and Santa Clara. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Berkeley $100,901 $8,408 $1,940 $48.51 San Francisco $97,092 $8,091 $1,867 $46.68 Santa Clara $96,781 $8,065 $1,861 $46.53 Sunnyvale $96,716 $8,059 $1,859 $46.50 Livermore $96,661 $8,055 $1,858 $46.47 San Jose $96,579 $8,048 $1,857 $46.43 Daly City $95,483 $7,956 $1,836 $45.91 Santa Cruz $95,151 $7,929 $1,829 $45.75 Oakland $94,641 $7,886 $1,820 $45.50 Richmond $94,575 $7,881 $1,818 $45.47

Sales Tax Accountant

Sales Tax Accountant Salary in California

Q: How much does a Sales Tax Accountant make in California?

The average annual pay for a sales tax accountant in California is $81,327 a year — that works out to approximately $39.10 an hour. That is 1.3% below the national average of $82,406. The middle 80% of Sales Tax Accountants earn between $54,279 (10th percentile) and $112,013 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Sales Tax Accountant Jobs in California?

We found several jobs related to Sales Tax Accountant in California that pay more on average. Topping the list is Tax Accounting Manager at $20,837 (25.6%) above Sales Tax Accountant. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Tax Accounting Manager $102,164 $8,513 $1,964 $49.12 Cpa Consultant $102,071 $8,505 $1,962 $49.07 Cpa Cfp $100,605 $8,383 $1,934 $48.37 Cpa Tax Accountant $81,327 $6,777 $1,563 $39.10 Property Tax Accountant $71,192 $5,932 $1,369 $34.23

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Sales Tax Accountant Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$82,406

California

$81,327

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How much does a Sales Tax Accountant make in California?

As of May 28, 2026, the average annual pay for a Sales Tax Accountant in California is $81,327 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $39.10 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,563/week or $6,777/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $126,818 and as low as $36,515, the majority of Sales Tax Accountant salaries currently range between $64,600 (25th percentile) to $92,800 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $112,013 annually in California. The average pay range for a Sales Tax Accountant varies greatly (by as much as 28200), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

California ranks number 50 out of 50 states nationwide for Sales Tax Accountant salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Sales Tax Accountant jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Sales Tax Accountant Jobs in California

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Sales Tax Accountant job is above the average in California in California. Topping the list is Berkeley, , with San Francisco, and Santa Clara, close behind in the second and third positions. Santa Clara, beats the average in California by $15,454 (19.0%), and Berkeley, furthers that trend with another $19,574 (24.1%) above the $81,327 average.

With these 10 cities paying on average above the average for California, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Sales Tax Accountant appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 6% between Berkeley, and Richmond, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Sales Tax Accountant role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Berkeley	$100,901	$8,408	$1,940	$48.51
San Francisco	$97,092	$8,091	$1,867	$46.68
Santa Clara	$96,781	$8,065	$1,861	$46.53
Sunnyvale	$96,716	$8,059	$1,859	$46.50
Livermore	$96,661	$8,055	$1,858	$46.47
San Jose	$96,579	$8,048	$1,857	$46.43
Daly City	$95,483	$7,956	$1,836	$45.91
Santa Cruz	$95,151	$7,929	$1,829	$45.75
Oakland	$94,641	$7,886	$1,820	$45.50
Richmond	$94,575	$7,881	$1,818	$45.47

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Sales Tax Accountant Jobs in California

Analyzing similar jobs related to the Sales Tax Accountant job category in California, we found 5 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $81327 state average for Sales Tax Accountant jobs.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Tax Accounting Manager	$102,164	$8,513	$1,964	$49.12
Cpa Consultant	$102,071	$8,505	$1,962	$49.07
Cpa Cfp	$100,605	$8,383	$1,934	$48.37
Cpa Tax Accountant	$81,327	$6,777	$1,563	$39.10
Property Tax Accountant	$71,192	$5,932	$1,369	$34.23

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Infographic detailing Sales Tax Accountant salary in California as of May 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $64,600 to $112,013 annually, with the California average at $81,327 per year or $39.10 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in California for Sales Tax Accountant jobs, with Berkeley leading at $100,901 annually.

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