Accountant I (Specialist)

Class code 4177 · Bargaining Unit R01

Authorized salary ranges

What CalHR authorizes this class to be paid.
Range	Monthly	Annual
A	$3,934 to $4,923	$47,208 to $59,076
L	$4,051 to $5,073	$48,612 to $60,876

Representation

Service Employees International Union, Local 1000 represents Bargaining Unit R01, Administrative, Financial and Staff Services.

Bargaining Unit R01 raise history
The current memorandum of understanding

Where these jobs are

210 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.

Department	Employees
Employment Development Department	73
Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation	39
Hospitals, Department of State	17
California Highway Patrol	11
Department of Rehabilitation	11

Against the market

The BLS median wage for Accountants and Auditors across all California employers was $97,050 a year in 2025. This classification is authorized from $47,208 to $60,876 a year.