How much does a tax consultant make?

The average tax consultant salary in the United States is $66,737. Tax consultant salaries typically range between $47,000 and $93,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for tax consultants is $32.09 per hour. Tax consultant salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Tax consultants earn the highest average salary in Rhode Island.

Tax consultant salary

Q: What state pays Tax Consultants the most?

Rhode Island pays Tax Consultants the most in the United States, with an average salary of $89,393 per year, or $42.98 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a tax consultant?

You know if you are being paid fairly as a tax consultant if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in Connecticut you should be paid close to $88,701 per year.

Average tax consultant salary

$66,737

$32.09 hourly rate

Entry-level tax consultant salary

$47,000 yearly salary

Updated December 15, 2025

Average Tax Consultant Salary

As of October 2025, the average salary for a Tax Consultant is reported at $66,737 per year. This figure can fluctuate based on several factors, including location, years of experience, and the specific industry in which one works. Tax Consultants in high-demand areas often see higher compensation, making geographic choice an important consideration.

Where Can a Tax Consultant Earn More?

Some states offer significantly higher salaries for Tax Consultants. For instance, states like New York and California lead in compensation due to the higher cost of living and demand for tax expertise. Understanding these regional differences can help you make informed career choices.

High-Paying Industries

Tax Consultants can find lucrative opportunities in various sectors, including finance, corporate consulting, and legal services. These industries not only provide competitive salaries but also opportunities for career advancement. By targeting your job search in these high-paying fields, you can maximize your earning potential and career satisfaction.

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Tax consultant salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Indeed, Ziprecruiter, SalaryExpert and Payscale, the average salary for a tax consultant typically falls between $66,737 and $91,702.

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$66,737yearly

indeed[1]

$79,258yearly

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$68,587yearly

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$91,702yearly

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$69,038yearly

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$69,060yearly

Average tax consultant salary by state

The highest-paying states for tax consultants are Rhode Island, Connecticut, and New Hampshire. The lowest average tax consultant salary states are Louisiana, Montana, and North Carolina.

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Highest paying states for tax consultants

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Rhode Island	$89,393	$42.98
2	Connecticut	$88,701	$42.64
3	Nevada	$83,988	$40.38
4	Texas	$81,338	$39.10
5	Delaware	$87,241	$41.94
6	New York	$81,173	$39.03
7	New Hampshire	$88,513	$42.55
8	District of Columbia	$77,235	$37.13
9	Pennsylvania	$72,296	$34.76
10	Maine	$81,107	$38.99
11	New Jersey	$76,101	$36.59
12	Georgia	$73,094	$35.14
13	Washington	$75,952	$36.52
14	Utah	$68,181	$32.78
15	Iowa	$69,666	$33.49
16	Massachusetts	$72,667	$34.94
17	Idaho	$74,070	$35.61
18	Mississippi	$65,558	$31.52
19	West Virginia	$73,463	$35.32
20	Minnesota	$68,039	$32.71
21	Florida	$69,084	$33.21
22	Wisconsin	$67,999	$32.69
23	New Mexico	$71,359	$34.31
24	California	$67,097	$32.26
25	Vermont	$70,227	$33.76
26	Arkansas	$69,285	$33.31
27	Oregon	$66,743	$32.09
28	Colorado	$67,332	$32.37
29	Tennessee	$64,525	$31.02
30	Alaska	$68,879	$33.11
31	Illinois	$60,577	$29.12
32	Oklahoma	$55,304	$26.59
33	Wyoming	$65,661	$31.57
34	Missouri	$59,231	$28.48
35	Indiana	$51,766	$24.89
36	Alabama	$53,391	$25.67
37	Michigan	$61,994	$29.80
38	Maryland	$62,711	$30.15
39	Ohio	$57,281	$27.54
40	South Dakota	$49,040	$23.58
41	Nebraska	$57,995	$27.88
42	North Dakota	$59,838	$28.77
43	Arizona	$51,419	$24.72
44	Montana	$48,940	$23.53
45	Virginia	$53,068	$25.51
46	Hawaii	$38,896	$18.70
47	Kansas	$49,834	$23.96
48	North Carolina	$45,839	$22.04
49	Louisiana	$49,020	$23.57
50	Kentucky	$41,214	$19.81
51	South Carolina	$43,019	$20.68

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Highest paying cities for tax consultants

The highest-paying cities for tax consultants are Hartford, CT, Austin, TX, and New York, NY.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Hartford, CT	$88,903	$42.74
2	Austin, TX	$81,498	$39.18
3	New York, NY	$81,304	$39.09
4	Washington, DC	$77,303	$37.16
5	Seattle, WA	$76,301	$36.68
6	Jersey City, NJ	$76,264	$36.67
7	San Francisco, CA	$74,509	$35.82
8	Atlanta, GA	$73,234	$35.21
9	Boston, MA	$72,826	$35.01
10	Philadelphia, PA	$72,747	$34.97
11	Davenport, IA	$70,247	$33.77
12	Jacksonville, FL	$69,466	$33.40
13	Milwaukee, WI	$68,165	$32.77
14	Minneapolis, MN	$68,069	$32.73
15	Salt Lake City, UT	$67,947	$32.67
16	Denver, CO	$67,328	$32.37
17	Portland, OR	$65,694	$31.58
18	Memphis, TN	$64,077	$30.81
19	Baltimore, MD	$62,948	$30.26
20	Detroit, MI	$62,229	$29.92

Tax consultant salary details

A tax consultant's salary ranges from $47,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $93,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average tax consultant salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a tax consultant's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$93,000	$7,750	$45
75th Percentile	$79,000	$6,583	$38
Average	$66,737	$5,561	$32
25th Percentile	$55,000	$4,583	$26
10th Percentile	$47,000	$3,917	$23

Highest paying tax consultant jobs

The highest paying types of tax consultants are consultant, finance consultant, and senior tax accountant.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Accounting Analyst	$58,399	$4,867	$28.08	81,097
Certified Public Accountant	$76,693	$6,391	$36.87	78,792
Tax Advisor	$58,252	$4,854	$28.01	76,710
General Ledger Accountant	$60,034	$5,003	$28.86	81,408
Corporate Accountant	$64,300	$5,358	$30.91	54,174
Project Accountant	$60,467	$5,039	$29.07	43,672

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Which companies pay tax consultants the most?

Tax consultant salaries at Cargill and Thomson Reuters are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average tax consultant salary at companies like Holthouse Carlin & Van Trigt LLP and Dell are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Cargill	$96,917	$46.59
2	Thomson Reuters	$86,044	$41.37
3	Holthouse Carlin & Van Trigt LLP	$82,606	$39.71
4	Dell	$82,543	$39.68
5	Manning & Napier	$80,960	$38.92
6	Ernst & Young	$78,353	$37.67
7	Aetna	$78,011	$37.51
8	Wells Fargo	$76,472	$36.77
9	Equifax	$75,986	$36.53
10	Moss Adams	$75,272	$36.19
11	The Hartford	$74,337	$35.74
12	Vensai Technologies	$73,771	$35.47
13	Raymond James Financial	$72,550	$34.88
14	CFGI	$72,386	$34.80
15	Clayton & McKervey	$71,505	$34.38
16	Gulfstream Aerospace	$69,876	$33.59
17	John Hancock	$69,796	$33.56
18	Stantec	$69,792	$33.55
19	True Partners Consulting	$69,628	$33.48
20	RGP	$69,042	$33.19

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Tax Consultant salary by industry

The average tax consultant salary varies across industries:

The average tax consultant salary in the finance industry is $73,553, the highest of any industry.
The average tax consultant salary in the finance industry is $68,504.
Tax consultants in the professional industry earn an average salary of $65,859, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for tax consultants

Rank	Industry	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Finance	$73,553	$35.36
2	Technology	$68,504	$32.93
3	Manufacturing	$67,877	$32.63
4	Transportation	$66,579	$32.01
5	Professional	$65,859	$31.66

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Tax consultant salary trends

The average tax consultant salary has risen by $18,048 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average tax consultant earned $48,689 annually, but today, they earn $66,737 a year. That works out to a 21% change in pay for tax consultants over the last decade.

Compare tax consultant salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average tax consultant salary over time

Compare tax consultant salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Tax consultant salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2026	$66,700	$32.08	+2.8%
2025	$64,900	$31.20	+8.6%
2024	$59,300	$28.53	+1.7%
2023	$58,300	$28.05	+5.6%
2022	$55,100	$26.47	+0.3%

Recently added tax consultant salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date added	Salary
Ryan	Consultant, Personal Property Tax	Huntingtown, MD	06/30/2025	$74,800
Ryan	Consultant, Property Tax Complex	Columbus, OH	06/30/2025	$68,600
Ryan	Consultant, Real Property Tax	Ione, WA	06/30/2025	$68,600
Ryan	Consultant, Real Property Tax	Glendale, AZ	06/30/2025	$62,300
Deloitte	Tax Consultant II, Insurance Tax	Jersey City, NJ	06/26/2025	$76,800
Deloitte	Tax Consultant II, Transfer Pricing	Houston, TX	06/26/2025	$64,160
Deloitte	Tax Consultant II, Insurance Tax	Philadelphia, PA	06/26/2025	$76,800
Deloitte	Tax Consultant II, Insurance Tax	New York, NY	06/26/2025	$76,800
Deloitte	Tax Consultant II, Insurance Tax	Boston, MA	06/26/2025	$76,800
Deloitte	Tax Consultant II, Insurance Tax	McLean, VA	06/26/2025	$76,800

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