Local Salary Data

Accountants and Auditors Salary in Los Altos, CA

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$95,431
8 filings
DOL Median (Los Altos, CA)
$95,431
vs National
+54.9%
National: $61,600
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$68,903
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$95,431
+54.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$61,600
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Accountants and Auditors in Los Altos, CA earns $95,431 in nominal terms, which is 54.9% above the national average of $61,600. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $68,903 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Accountants and Auditors make in Los Altos, CA?

The median Accountants and Auditors salary in Los Altos, CA is $95,431 based on 8 DOL filings.

Is Los Altos, CA a good place to work as a Accountants and Auditors?

A Accountants and Auditors in Los Altos, CA earns 54.9% more than the national median of $61,600, or $68,903 after adjusting for the local cost of living.

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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.