Accountant Trainee
Authorized salary ranges
| Range | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| A | $4,442 to $5,296 | $53,304 to $63,552 |
| L | $4,575 to $5,455 | $54,900 to $65,460 |
Representation
Service Employees International Union, Local 1000 represents Bargaining Unit R01, Administrative, Financial and Staff Services.
Where these jobs are
389 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.
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 $53,304 to $65,460 a year.
Footnotes
- Footnote 01 Used in Pay Letters to designate 12-month probationary period. In the Alphabetic and Schematic Pay Scales Listings, a column is provided for designating the months of the probationary period. (Reinstituted 12/78)
- Footnote 29 Identifies classes excluded from collective bargaining for Department of Finance and State Controller's Office employees only.