The national average salary for a Tax Manager is $100,756 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Tax Manager salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 6275 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Tax Manager employees.

The highest salary for a Tax Manager in United States is $139,791 per year.

The lowest salary for a Tax Manager in United States is $72,621 per year.

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

Around 77% of tax managers are satisfied with their current salary. Factors that may qualify a tax manager's salary as good include significant experience, extra certifications or degrees, or an annual average of $35,588.54 in additional pay through bonuses and profit sharing.

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There is a wide range of salaries for tax managers, from $93,262.32 to $204,918.13. While the average salary is around $100,755.97, the amount of total pay, which includes commission and bonuses, averages out at $136,344.51. If you've shown your value in the field, you could explore the next step in the [average career path of a tax manager,](https://www.glassdoor.com/Career/how-to-become-tax-manager_KO14,25.htm) which is a senior tax manager position.

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To raise your salary as a tax manager, consider earning an advanced degree or acquiring additional certifications. While most positions as a tax manager require a bachelor's degree, tax managers with graduate or master's degrees in accounting often earn more than their peers. Becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) can open up higher paying positions or raise your salary in your current job.

Because location can also impact your salary, some tax managers move to higher paying areas to earn more. Remember that the cost of living can also go up, leading to a net loss or no gain.

If you do decide to find a new job as a tax manager or ask for a raise in your current position, you can negotiate a higher salary using these tips:

- Know the average salary for tax managers in your area before asking for a raise or searching for vacancies.

- Ask for 10% to 20% more than what they offer.

- For new positions, say something simple such as, "I was hoping you could go up to $X on the salary." After you ask, stop talking. Let the other person think and respond.

- When asking for a raise, prepare ahead of time.