How much does a Tax Professional make?
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/yrThe 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.
Top Paying Companies
For Tax Professional in United States
| 1 | TaxAudit | $59,846 | |
| 2 | Optima Tax Relief | $48,176 | |
| 3 | Liberty Tax Service | $43,095 | |
| 4 | H&R Block | $40,984 | |
| 5 | Mazuma USA | $40,698 | |
| 6 | Hrb Tax Group | $39,211 | |
| 7 | Jackson Hewitt | $35,203 |
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Tax Professional Salaries
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.
Financial Services
Top paying companies in Financial Services for Tax Professional are TaxAudit, Optima Tax Relief , and Liberty Tax Service.
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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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.
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