How much does a tax professional make?

The average tax professional salary in the United States is $60,241. Tax professional salaries typically range between $31,000 and $115,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for tax professionals is $28.96 per hour. Tax professional salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Tax professionals earn the highest average salary in Rhode Island.

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Q: What state pays Tax Professionals the most?

Rhode Island pays Tax Professionals the most in the United States, with an average salary of $95,397 per year, or $45.86 per hour.

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

You know if you are being paid fairly as a tax professional if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in New Hampshire you should be paid close to $95,389 per year.

Average tax professional salary

$60,241

$28.96 hourly rate

Entry-level tax professional salary

$31,000 yearly salary

Updated January 8, 2025

Average Tax Professional Salary

The average salary for a tax professional is approximately $60,241 per year, translating to about $29 per hour. However, this figure can vary significantly based on several factors, including geographic location, years of experience, and specific job responsibilities. For instance, tax professionals with advanced certifications or extensive experience may command higher salaries.

Where Can You Earn More?

Tax professionals in states like California, New York, and Texas tend to earn the highest wages. These states often have a higher cost of living, which is reflected in salary scales. Additionally, working in specialized roles, such as tax consulting or corporate tax management, can lead to increased earning potential. Understanding these dynamics can help you make informed career choices.

Salary Over Time

Tracking the average salary for tax professionals over time reveals trends in the industry. As tax laws evolve and financial regulations become more complex, demand for skilled tax professionals is expected to rise, potentially leading to salary increases in the coming years. This information is vital for anyone looking to enter or advance in the field.

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Tax professional salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Indeed, Glassdoor and Ziprecruiter, the average salary for a tax professional typically falls between $36,585 and $68,000.

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$60,241yearly

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$45,595yearly

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$36,585yearly

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$68,000yearly

Average tax professional salary by state

The highest-paying states for tax professionals are Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and Nevada. The lowest average tax professional salary states are Kansas, North Carolina, and Montana.

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Highest paying states for tax professionals

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Rhode Island	$95,397	$45.86
2	Delaware	$89,588	$43.07
3	Connecticut	$91,035	$43.77
4	Nevada	$93,056	$44.74
5	Maine	$88,300	$42.45
6	New York	$85,593	$41.15
7	Utah	$81,410	$39.14
8	Oregon	$90,021	$43.28
9	New Hampshire	$95,389	$45.86
10	New Jersey	$88,513	$42.55
11	Massachusetts	$82,838	$39.83
12	District of Columbia	$75,582	$36.34
13	Vermont	$76,118	$36.60
14	Washington	$84,499	$40.62
15	California	$76,680	$36.87
16	West Virginia	$68,448	$32.91
17	Pennsylvania	$68,702	$33.03
18	Minnesota	$64,340	$30.93
19	Alaska	$69,509	$33.42
20	Wisconsin	$60,322	$29.00
21	Texas	$69,659	$33.49
22	Idaho	$75,001	$36.06
23	Tennessee	$63,040	$30.31
24	Wyoming	$55,298	$26.59
25	Colorado	$58,619	$28.18
26	Michigan	$66,782	$32.11
27	New Mexico	$69,021	$33.18
28	Maryland	$64,071	$30.80
29	Arizona	$55,529	$26.70
30	Georgia	$61,143	$29.40
31	Illinois	$57,746	$27.76
32	North Dakota	$48,948	$23.53
33	Arkansas	$57,384	$27.59
34	Indiana	$51,225	$24.63
35	Ohio	$51,988	$24.99
36	Iowa	$46,227	$22.22
37	Missouri	$50,203	$24.14
38	Nebraska	$54,478	$26.19
39	Mississippi	$55,197	$26.54
40	Hawaii	$36,867	$17.72
41	Virginia	$52,476	$25.23
42	Florida	$44,859	$21.57
43	Oklahoma	$46,997	$22.59
44	Kentucky	$42,949	$20.65
45	Montana	$40,728	$19.58
46	Louisiana	$43,545	$20.94
47	Alabama	$43,460	$20.89
48	Kansas	$42,092	$20.24
49	South Dakota	$39,431	$18.96
50	South Carolina	$34,840	$16.75
51	North Carolina	$41,631	$20.01

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Highest paying cities for tax professionals

The highest-paying cities for tax professionals are Manchester, NH, Eugene, OR, and Manchester, CT.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Manchester, NH	$96,859	$46.57
2	Eugene, OR	$93,028	$44.73
3	Manchester, CT	$92,777	$44.60
4	Las Vegas, NV	$92,277	$44.36
5	Portland, ME	$90,056	$43.30
6	Jersey City, NJ	$89,857	$43.20
7	Richmond, CA	$89,586	$43.07
8	Des Moines, WA	$86,924	$41.79
9	New York, NY	$86,212	$41.45
10	Boston, MA	$83,397	$40.09
11	Washington, DC	$75,691	$36.39
12	El Paso, TX	$73,106	$35.15
13	Albuquerque, NM	$69,377	$33.35
14	Philadelphia, PA	$69,244	$33.29
15	Charleston, WV	$64,781	$31.14
16	Baltimore, MD	$64,400	$30.96
17	Rochester, MN	$64,031	$30.78
18	Knoxville, TN	$63,838	$30.69
19	Milwaukee, WI	$60,590	$29.13
20	Columbus, GA	$60,441	$29.06

Tax professional salary details

A tax professional's salary ranges from $31,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $115,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average tax professional salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a tax professional's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$115,000	$9,583	$55
75th Percentile	$85,000	$7,083	$41
Average	$60,241	$5,020	$29
25th Percentile	$42,000	$3,500	$20
10th Percentile	$31,000	$2,583	$15

Highest paying tax professional jobs

The highest paying types of tax professionals are certified public accountant, account auditor, and tax consultant.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Auditor	$54,853	$4,571	$26.37	20,325
Account Auditor	$76,369	$6,364	$36.72	89,144
Accountant	$54,890	$4,574	$26.39	60,073
General Accountant	$55,043	$4,587	$26.46	87,663
Staff Auditor	$55,431	$4,619	$26.65	91,268
Certified Public Accountant	$76,693	$6,391	$36.87	78,792

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Which companies pay tax professionals the most?

Tax professional salaries at IBM and Ernst & Young are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average tax professional salary at companies like Intuit and Northern Trust are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	IBM	$105,051	$50.51
2	Ernst & Young	$97,338	$46.80
3	Intuit	$95,621	$45.97
4	Northern Trust	$95,206	$45.77
5	Siemens	$88,499	$42.55
6	Bank of America	$83,865	$40.32
7	Moss Adams	$78,706	$37.84
8	BDO USA	$76,610	$36.83
9	Jefferson Wells USA	$71,523	$34.39
10	Rutgers University	$71,467	$34.36
11	Deloitte	$69,751	$33.53
12	RubinBrown	$67,541	$32.47
13	Miller Kaplan	$67,409	$32.41
14	AAON	$66,469	$31.96
15	Deloitte Tax	$59,352	$28.53
16	Paro	$59,342	$28.53
17	The Medicus Firm	$58,534	$28.14
18	MCI World	$58,439	$28.10
19	1 800 Postcards, Inc.	$58,352	$28.05
20	Kforce	$55,889	$26.87

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Tax professional salary trends

The average tax professional salary has risen by $16,291 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average tax professional earned $43,950 annually, but today, they earn $60,241 a year. That works out to a 21% change in pay for tax professionals over the last decade.

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Tax professional salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$60,200	$28.96	+2.8%
2024	$58,600	$28.16	+8.6%
2023	$53,600	$25.75	+1.7%
2022	$52,700	$25.32	+5.6%
2021	$49,700	$23.90	+0.3%

Recently added tax professional salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date added	Salary
Get It-Finance	Join OUR Team! Tax Professional Wanted-Remote	Myrtle Point, OR	06/29/2025	$40,000
Msccn	Tax Professional	Colorado Springs, CO	06/22/2025	$70,000
H&R Block, Inc.	Pre-Season Tax Professional	Bremerton, WA	06/17/2025	$22,957
H&R Block, Inc.	Pre-Season Tax Professional	Los Angeles, CA	06/17/2025	$22,957
H&R Block, Inc.	Pre-Season Tax Professional	Saugus, MA	06/17/2025	$22,957
H&R Block, Inc.	Pre-Season Tax Professional	Las Vegas, NV	06/17/2025	$22,957
H&R Block, Inc.	Pre-Season Tax Professional	White Plains, NY	06/17/2025	$33,392
Solomonedwards	Tax Professional-Utility Industry	Concord, NH	06/13/2025	$187,830
Get It-Finance	Tax Professional-	Westlake, OH	06/10/2025	$40,000
Moss Adams LLP	Senior State and Local Credits & Incentives Tax Professional	Tacoma, WA	05/31/2025	$79,000

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