How much does a Tax Professional make?

Updated Sep 10, 2023

Experience

Industry

Total Pay Range
$38K - $52K/yr
Base Pay
$36K - $49K/yr
Additional Pay
$2K - $3K/yr

$44K

/yr
$38K$52K
Most Likely Range

The estimated total pay for a Tax Professional is $44,087 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $41,852 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $2,235 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $38K-$52K/yr?

Top Paying Companies

For a Tax Professional in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Tax Professional in United States. Employers include TaxAudit, Optima Tax Relief and Liberty Tax Service.

1
TaxAudit
TaxAudit
$59,846/yr
7 open jobs
5
Mazuma USA
$40,698/yr
6
Hrb Tax Group
$39,211/yr
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Top Paying Companies

For Tax Professional in United States

1TaxAudit$59,846
2Optima Tax Relief $48,176
3Liberty Tax Service$43,095
4H&R Block$40,984
5Mazuma USA$40,698
6Hrb Tax Group$39,211
7Jackson Hewitt$35,203

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H&R Block
3.7
Tax ProfessionalSee 761 salaries from all locations

$20

 / hr
Jackson Hewitt
3.8
Tax ProfessionalSee 43 salaries from all locations

$17

 / hr
Liberty Tax Service
3.5
Tax ProfessionalSee 14 salaries from all locations

$21

 / hr
Optima Tax Relief
4.4
Tax ProfessionalSee 11 salaries from all locations

$48,176

 / yr
TaxAudit
4.6
Tax ProfessionalSee 9 salaries from all locations

$29

 / hr
Mazuma USA
4.2
Tax ProfessionalSee 5 salaries from all locations

$40,698

 / yr
Hrb Tax Group
3.4
Tax ProfessionalSee 5 salaries from all locations

$19

 / hr

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Intuit
4.5
Tax ProfessionalSee 3 salaries from all locations

$28

 / hr
Block Advisors
3.3
Tax ProfessionalSee 3 salaries from all locations

$25

 / hr
Insight Global
3.8
Tax ProfessionalSee 3 salaries from all locations

$41,343

 / yr
Squire & Company
4.6
Tax ProfessionalSee 2 salaries from all locations

$47,783

 / yr
Proliant
4.5
Tax ProfessionalSee 2 salaries from all locations

$39,087

 / yr
Centenal Tax Group
3
Tax ProfessionalSee 2 salaries from all locations

$45,498

 / yr
MBE CPAs
3.9
Tax ProfessionalSee 2 salaries from all locations

$31

 / hr
EY
3.9
Tax ProfessionalSee 1 salaries from all locations

$70,417

 / yr
The Tax Team
4.4
Tax ProfessionalSee 1 salaries from all locations

$22

 / hr
Ross & Moncure
3.5
Tax ProfessionalSee 1 salaries from all locations

$56,384

 / yr
GLB Financial GroupTax ProfessionalSee 1 salaries from all locations

$46,341

 / yr
DCG CPAsTax ProfessionalSee 1 salaries from all locations

$60,968

 / yr
1st United Tax & AccountingTax ProfessionalSee 1 salaries from all locations

$21

 / hr
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Tax Professional Salaries

Job TitleSalary
H&R Block Tax Professional salaries - 761 salaries reported$20/hr
Jackson Hewitt Tax Professional salaries - 43 salaries reported$17/hr
Liberty Tax Service Tax Professional salaries - 14 salaries reported$21/hr
Optima Tax Relief Tax Professional salaries - 11 salaries reported$48,176/yr
TaxAudit Tax Professional salaries - 9 salaries reported$29/hr
Mazuma USA Tax Professional salaries - 5 salaries reported$40,698/yr
Hrb Tax Group Tax Professional salaries - 5 salaries reported$19/hr
Intuit Tax Professional salaries - 3 salaries reported$28/hr
Block Advisors Tax Professional salaries - 3 salaries reported$25/hr
Insight Global Tax Professional salaries - 3 salaries reported$41,343/yr
Squire & Company Tax Professional salaries - 2 salaries reported$47,783/yr
Proliant Tax Professional salaries - 2 salaries reported$39,087/yr
Centenal Tax Group Tax Professional salaries - 2 salaries reported$45,498/yr
MBE CPAs Tax Professional salaries - 2 salaries reported$31/hr
EY Tax Professional salaries - 1 salaries reported$70,417/yr
The Tax Team Tax Professional salaries - 1 salaries reported$22/hr
Ross & Moncure Tax Professional salaries - 1 salaries reported$56,384/yr
GLB Financial Group Tax Professional salaries - 1 salaries reported$46,341/yr
DCG CPAs Tax Professional salaries - 1 salaries reported$60,968/yr
1st United Tax & Accounting Tax Professional salaries - 1 salaries reported$21/hr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Tax Professional in United States

The top 2 paying industries for a Tax Professional in United States are Financial Services with a median total pay of $48,176 and Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $38,094.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Financial ServicesFinancial Services$48,176

    14% Higher than other industries

  • Retail & WholesaleRetail & Wholesale$38,094

    8% Lower than other industries

Financial Services

Top paying companies in Financial Services for Tax Professional are TaxAudit, Optima Tax Relief , and Liberty Tax Service.

TaxAuditTaxAudit$59,846/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

What is the pay outlook for Finance & Accounting?

Jobs in finance and accounting are expected to see continued demand, with employment growth linked to the health of the broader economy. These jobs will continue to offer above average pay but usually require higher education or certification to enter the field. While automation will replace many common tasks, it is not expected to reduce the need for these employees; it will instead allow them to focus on core soft skills like advising clients and analyzing trends.

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Job Title

Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Tax Preparer

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$35

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
Tax Preparer

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$8

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Property Tax Specialist

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$55,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
Seasonal Tax Preparer

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$23

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Tax Advisor

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$69,400

/yr

$69K | $500

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
VITA Tax Preparer

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$16

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Seasonal Tax Preparer

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$12

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
Tax Preparer

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$20,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
Tax Specialist

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$21

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday

Tax Professional pay FAQ

The average salary for a Tax Professional is $44,087 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 910 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Tax Professional employees in United States.

The highest salary for a Tax Professional in United States is $51,776 per year.

The lowest salary for a Tax Professional in United States is $37,683 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Tax Professional or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Tax Professional.

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