What are the main factors that influence a Tax Research Manager's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Tax Research Manager?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Tax Research Manager roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

How does experience change A Tax Research Manager's salary?

A Tax Research Manager's salary grows with experience: starting around $119,433 for beginners, reaching about $121,086 at mid-level, and approach $124,432 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Tax Research Manager?

Tax Research Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Tax Research Manager roles are District of Columbia $144,884, California $144,334, Massachusetts $142,411. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Tax Research Manager roles make?

Salaries for Tax Research Manager level roles vary by specialization: Tax Research and Planning Senior Manager: $150,200; Corporate Tax Research Senior Manager: $150,120; Tax Research Senior Manager: $150,115; Tax Senior Manager: $150,110; Corporate Tax Research Manager: $130,900.

Tax Research Manager Salary in South Carolina

How much does a Tax Research Manager make in South Carolina?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Tax Research Manager in South Carolina is $122,612 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $59.

However, a Tax Research Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $136,319
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $114,091 to $129,787
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $106,333

10% $106,333

50% (Median) $122,612

90% $136,319

Tax Research Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$129,787	$10,816	$2,496	$62
Average	$122,612	$10,218	$2,358	$59
25th Percentile	$114,091	$9,508	$2,194	$55

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Key Factors That Influence Tax Research Manager Salaries

A Tax Research Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Tax Research Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Tax Research Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $119,433
Early Career (1-2 years): $119,814
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $121,086
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $122,612
Expert (over 8 years): $124,432

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Tax Research Manager	$119,433
Intermediate Level Tax Research Manager	$119,814
Senior Level Tax Research Manager	$121,086
Specialist Level Tax Research Manager	$122,612
Expert Level Tax Research Manager	$124,432

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How Do Tax Research Managers Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Tax Research Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $144,884.
California: $144,334.
Massachusetts: $142,411.

District of Columbia $144,884 California $144,334 Massachusetts $142,411 Washington $141,887 New Jersey $141,835 Alaska $141,652 Connecticut $139,846 New York $139,113

Hawaii $136,771 Rhode Island $135,672 Maryland $134,926 Minnesota $133,905 Colorado $133,512 Illinois $133,382 Oregon $132,884 Delaware $132,518

New Hampshire $132,288 Virginia $131,772 Pennsylvania $130,267 Nevada $129,508 North Dakota $129,260 Michigan $128,867 Wisconsin $128,723 Vermont $128,435

Texas $127,637 Maine $127,585 Arizona $127,506 Ohio $127,414 Georgia $126,211 Indiana $125,609 Wyoming $125,491 Utah $125,308

Iowa $125,229 Kansas $124,601 Louisiana $124,418 North Carolina $124,352 Missouri $124,326 Florida $123,816 Montana $123,541 Nebraska $123,279

Kentucky $123,135 South Carolina $122,612 Tennessee $122,285 Idaho $122,154 New Mexico $121,199 Oklahoma $120,989 Alabama $120,217 South Dakota $118,922

Arkansas $118,215 West Virginia $117,836 Mississippi $116,697

Top Paying Cities for Tax Research Manager

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Spartanburg: $122,167
Boiling Springs: $122,172
Arcadia: $122,167

Spartanburg, SC $122,167 Boiling Springs, SC $122,172 Arcadia, SC $122,167 Buffalo, SC $121,595 Campobello, SC $121,338 Chesnee, SC $121,836 Clifton, SC $122,151 Clinton, SC $120,227

Converse, SC $122,182 Cowpens, SC $122,006 Cross Anchor, SC $121,319 Cross Hill, SC $119,174 Drayton, SC $122,170 Duncan, SC $121,869 Enoree, SC $121,362 Fairforest, SC $122,167

Fingerville, SC $121,714 Gaffney, SC $122,331 Glendale, SC $122,199 Alcolu, SC $115,771 Ballentine, SC $120,751 Bamberg, SC $118,100 Batesburg, SC $119,630 Bethune, SC $118,399

Bishopville, SC $117,115 Blackstock, SC $121,572 Blair, SC $120,732 Blythewood, SC $120,565 Bowman, SC $118,091 Camden, SC $119,112 Cameron, SC $117,857 Carlisle, SC $121,131

Cassatt, SC $118,347 Cayce, SC $120,859 Chapin, SC $120,327 Chappells, SC $118,719 Cope, SC $118,468 Cordova, SC $118,781 Dalzell, SC $116,801 Davis Station, SC $116,772

Denmark, SC $118,379 Eastover, SC $119,342 Elgin, SC $120,259 Elliott, SC $116,696 Elloree, SC $117,917 Eutawville, SC $118,590 Gable, SC $115,775 Gadsden, SC $119,350

Gaston, SC $120,581 Gilbert, SC $120,172 Great Falls, SC $122,387 Greeleyville, SC $117,089 Heath Springs, SC $121,551 Holly Hill, SC $118,409 Hopkins, SC $120,496 Horatio, SC $118,336

Irmo, SC $120,590 Jenkinsville, SC $120,529 Kershaw, SC $119,346 Lamar, SC $117,201 Leesville, SC $119,954 Lexington, SC $120,698 Liberty Hill, SC $120,716 Little Mountain, SC $120,249

Lugoff, SC $119,710 Lydia, SC $117,341 Lynchburg, SC $116,365 Ehrhardt, SC $117,362 Lodge, SC $117,388 Mc Bee, SC $118,519 Manning, SC $116,381 Mayesville, SC $115,839

Monetta, SC $119,503 Neeses, SC $119,324 Newberry, SC $119,460 New Zion, SC $116,184 North, SC $119,584 Norway, SC $118,660 Olanta, SC $116,941 Orangeburg, SC $118,473

Peak, SC $120,449 Pelion, SC $120,098 Pinewood, SC $116,725 New Ellenton, SC $120,517 Allendale, SC $118,283 Barnwell, SC $118,884 Hilda, SC $118,506 Bath, SC $121,094

Blackville, SC $118,528 Bradley, SC $118,945 Clarks Hill, SC $120,669 Clearwater, SC $121,094 Edgefield, SC $120,113 Elko, SC $119,129 Fairfax, SC $117,896 Gloverville, SC $121,006

Graniteville, SC $120,946 Jackson, SC $120,916 Johnston, SC $119,865 Langley, SC $121,063 Mc Cormick, SC $119,228 Martin, SC $118,514 Modoc, SC $120,221 Montmorenci, SC $120,282

Mount Carmel, SC $118,404 North Augusta, SC $121,094 Beech Island, SC $121,094 Olar, SC $118,019 Parksville, SC $120,007 Plum Branch, SC $119,880 Sycamore, SC $117,978 Trenton, SC $120,446

Troy, SC $119,547 Ulmer, SC $117,955 Vaucluse, SC $120,860 Warrenville, SC $120,983 Williston, SC $119,449 Windsor, SC $119,816 Beaufort, SC $119,982 Ladys Island, SC $119,566

Okatie, SC $120,609 Bluffton, SC $121,126 Brunson, SC $117,553 Coosawhatchie, SC $119,689 Crocketville, SC $117,882 Dale, SC $119,274 Daufuskie Island, SC $121,229 Early Branch, SC $118,596

Estill, SC $118,525 Saint Helena Island, SC $119,810 Furman, SC $118,845 Garnett, SC $119,402 Gifford, SC $118,104 Hampton, SC $118,056 Hilton Head Island, SC $120,668 Hardeeville, SC $121,400

Islandton, SC $117,602 Lobeco, SC $119,350 Luray, SC $117,659 Miley, SC $117,467 Pineland, SC $119,485 Port Royal, SC $120,114 Ridgeland, SC $120,181 Scotia, SC $118,863

Seabrook, SC $119,229 Sheldon, SC $119,812 Tillman, SC $120,054 Varnville, SC $118,333 Yemassee, SC $118,724 Clemson, SC $120,182 Cleveland, SC $120,388 Conestee, SC $121,098

Donalds, SC $120,085 Inman, SC $121,879 Joanna, SC $119,829 Jonesville, SC $121,928 Kinards, SC $118,997 Landrum, SC $120,594 Laurens, SC $120,219 Lockhart, SC $121,963

Lyman, SC $121,478 Mayo, SC $121,979 Moore, SC $122,154 Mountville, SC $119,349 Pacolet, SC $122,001 Pacolet Mills, SC $122,028 Pauline, SC $121,920 Reidville, SC $121,801

Roebuck, SC $122,110 Startex, SC $122,096 Una, SC $122,167 Union, SC $121,485 Waterloo, SC $119,613 Wellford, SC $122,064 White Stone, SC $122,188 Woodruff, SC $121,665

Charleston, SC $124,261 Charleston Afb, SC $124,261 North Charleston, SC $124,261 Hanahan, SC $124,261 Adams Run, SC $122,354 Awendaw, SC $123,154 Bethera, SC $121,824 Bonneau, SC $120,571

Branchville, SC $117,921 Canadys, SC $119,202 Cordesville, SC $122,503 Cottageville, SC $121,501 Cross, SC $119,171 Dorchester, SC $120,291 Edisto Island, SC $121,993 Due West, SC $119,593

Easley, SC $120,916 Fair Play, SC $119,287 Fountain Inn, SC $120,797 Gray Court, SC $120,593 Greenwood, SC $119,198 Greer, SC $121,046 Hodges, SC $119,551 Honea Path, SC $120,331

Iva, SC $119,197 La France, SC $120,288 Liberty, SC $120,598 Long Creek, SC $118,569 Lowndesville, SC $119,241 Marietta, SC $120,590 Mauldin, SC $121,050 Mountain Rest, SC $118,857

Newry, SC $119,971 Ninety Six, SC $119,044 Norris, SC $120,415 Pelzer, SC $120,767 Pendleton, SC $120,347 Pickens, SC $120,474 Seneca, SC $119,944 Piedmont, SC $120,958

Richland, SC $119,583 Salem, SC $119,702 Sandy Springs, SC $120,187 Simpsonville, SC $120,861 Six Mile, SC $120,170 Slater, SC $120,758 Starr, SC $119,721 Sunset, SC $120,072

Tamassee, SC $119,165 Taylors, SC $120,948 Tigerville, SC $120,732 Townville, SC $119,790 Travelers Rest, SC $120,736 Walhalla, SC $119,422 Ware Shoals, SC $120,267 Westminster, SC $119,079

West Union, SC $119,737 Williamston, SC $120,620 Blacksburg, SC $123,459 Bowling Green, SC $125,196 Catawba, SC $125,312 Chester, SC $123,549 Fort Mill, SC $125,255 Chesterfield, SC $118,630

Clover, SC $125,263 Edgemoor, SC $125,278 Fort Lawn, SC $124,147 Hickory Grove, SC $122,636 Jefferson, SC $119,063 Lancaster, SC $123,567 Lando, SC $125,081 Mc Connells, SC $124,669

Mount Croghan, SC $119,232 Pageland, SC $121,328 Richburg, SC $124,055 Rock Hill, SC $126,106 Ruby, SC $118,968 Sharon, SC $123,090 Smyrna, SC $123,253 Van Wyck, SC $125,159

York, SC $124,965 Aiken, SC $120,415 Folly Beach, SC $124,261 Walterboro, SC $119,328 Williams, SC $118,002 Florence, SC $117,692 Andrews, SC $117,910 Aynor, SC $117,586

Bennettsville, SC $117,297 Blenheim, SC $117,445 Cades, SC $116,663 Centenary, SC $117,196 Cheraw, SC $118,537 Clio, SC $117,265 Conway, SC $117,581 Coward, SC $117,448

Darlington, SC $117,666 Dillon, SC $117,280 Effingham, SC $117,636 Fork, SC $117,247 Galivants Ferry, SC $117,562 Green Sea, SC $117,405 Gresham, SC $117,311 Hamer, SC $117,459

Hartsville, SC $117,723 Hemingway, SC $117,484 Johnsonville, SC $117,044 Kingstree, SC $117,569 Lake City, SC $116,941 Lake View, SC $117,471 Lane, SC $117,807 Latta, SC $117,438

Little River, SC $118,213 Little Rock, SC $117,378 Longs, SC $117,863 Loris, SC $117,532 Mc Coll, SC $117,777 Marion, SC $117,352 Myrtle Beach, SC $117,888 Minturn, SC $117,288

Mullins, SC $117,284 Murrells Inlet, SC $117,604 Nesmith, SC $117,424 Nichols, SC $117,370 North Myrtle Beach, SC $118,185 Pamplico, SC $117,329 Patrick, SC $118,468 Pawleys Island, SC $117,405

Rains, SC $117,316 Salters, SC $117,820 Scranton, SC $117,244 Sellers, SC $117,405 Society Hill, SC $117,358 Tatum, SC $117,740 Wallace, SC $118,129 Greenville, SC $121,094

Abbeville, SC $119,114 Anderson, SC $120,254 Belton, SC $120,424 Calhoun Falls, SC $118,654 Central, SC $120,293 Georgetown, SC $117,802 Goose Creek, SC $123,947 Green Pond, SC $120,598

Grover, SC $119,123 Harleyville, SC $118,850 Hollywood, SC $122,978 Huger, SC $122,774 Isle Of Palms, SC $124,237 Jacksonboro, SC $121,421 Jamestown, SC $121,014 Johns Island, SC $124,261

Ladson, SC $123,643 Mc Clellanville, SC $121,105 Moncks Corner, SC $121,888 Mount Pleasant, SC $124,261 Pineville, SC $118,175 Pinopolis, SC $120,518 Ravenel, SC $123,751 Reevesville, SC $118,251

Ridgeville, SC $122,008 Round O, SC $121,000 Ruffin, SC $118,194 Russellville, SC $118,609 Saint George, SC $118,947 Saint Stephen, SC $118,630 Smoaks, SC $117,920 Sullivans Island, SC $124,261

Summerville, SC $122,696 Wadmalaw Island, SC $123,549 Pomaria, SC $120,403 Gramling, SC $121,396 Prosperity, SC $120,020 Rembert, SC $117,818 Ridge Spring, SC $119,771 Ridgeway, SC $120,412

Rion, SC $120,596 Rowesville, SC $118,235 Saint Matthews, SC $118,961 Salley, SC $119,441 Saluda, SC $119,048 Santee, SC $118,376 Sardinia, SC $116,235 Silverstreet, SC $118,862

Springfield, SC $119,131 State Park, SC $120,856 Summerton, SC $117,341 Sumter, SC $115,703 Shaw A F B, SC $116,530 Swansea, SC $120,202 Timmonsville, SC $117,527 Turbeville, SC $116,284

Vance, SC $118,450 Wagener, SC $119,469 Ward, SC $119,495 Wedgefield, SC $117,078 West Columbia, SC $120,859 Westville, SC $119,335 White Rock, SC $120,462 Whitmire, SC $119,533

Winnsboro, SC $120,894 Columbia, SC $120,859

Tax Research Manager Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Tax Research Manager salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $137,257. While startup companies pay approximate $116,116.

Tax Research Manager Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$116,116
Growth Stage	51~500	$122,807
Established	501~5000	$132,546
Enterprise	5000+	$137,257

Tax Research Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Tax Research Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 10% above the average. In contrast, Tax Research Manager positions in Transportation or Telecom typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Tax Research Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Tax Research Manager

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$143,942	$69.0	10%
Biotechnology	$143,942	$69.0	10%
Chemicals	$143,942	$69.0	10%
Energy & Utilities	$143,942	$69.0	10%
Financial Services	$143,942	$69.0	10%

Tax Research Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Tax Research Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$114,091

Average $122,612/year

$129,787

$9,508

Average $10,218/month

$10,816

$2,194

Average $2,358/week

$2,496

$55

Average $59/hour

$62

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$129,787	$10,816	$2,496	$62
Average	$122,612	$10,218	$2,358	$59
25th Percentile	$114,091	$9,508	$2,194	$55

Tax Research Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

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Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As a Tax Research Manager, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

Tax Research Manager Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Tax Compliance Analysis Senior Manager	$151,752	24%
International Tax Senior Manager	$151,752	24%
Tax Research Senior Manager	$140,658	15%
Tax Senior Manager	$140,653	15%

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