Federal Tax Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Federal Tax Manager make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Federal Tax Manager in the United States is $155,047 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $75.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $181,381
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $144,261 to $168,831
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $134,441
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Federal Tax Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $168,831 $14,069 $3,247 $81
Average $155,047 $12,921 $2,982 $75
25th Percentile $144,261 $12,022 $2,774 $69
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Key Factors That Influence Federal Tax Manager Salaries

A Federal Tax 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Federal Tax Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Federal Tax 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): $116,621
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $128,604
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $154,033
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $188,713
  • Expert (over 8 years): $228,685
Levels Salary
Tax Super... Level Federal Tax Manager$116,621
Tax Manag... Level Federal Tax Manager$128,604
Federal T... Level Federal Tax Manager$154,033
Tax Direc... Level Federal Tax Manager$188,713
VP of Tax... Level Federal Tax Manager$228,685
$116,621 0 yr
$128,604 < 2 yrs
$154,033 2-4 yrs
$188,713 5-8 yrs
$228,685 > 8 yrs
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How Do Federal Tax Manager 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 Federal Tax Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $171,668.
  • California: $171,017.
  • Massachusetts: $168,738.

Top Paying Cities for Federal Tax Managers

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:

  • San Jose: $195,561
  • San Francisco: $193,420
  • Oakland: $189,343

What Skills Can Increase a Federal Tax Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 3.61% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Accounting (Mentioned in 5.23% Job Postings): Creating financial statements and reports based on the summary of financial and business transactions.
  • Bookkeeping (Mentioned in 1.72% Job Postings): Bookkeeping is the recording of financial transactions, and is part of the process of accounting in business. Transactions include purchases, sales, receipts, and payments by an individual person or an organization/corporation. There are several standard methods of bookkeeping, including the single-entry and double-entry bookkeeping systems. While these may be viewed as "real" bookkeeping, any process for recording financial transactions is a bookkeeping process. Bookkeeping is the work of a bookkeeper (or book-keeper), who records the day-to-day financial transactions of a business. They usually write the daybooks (which contain records of sales, purchases, receipts, and payments), and document each financial transaction, whether cash or credit, into the correct daybook—that is, petty cash book, suppliers ledger, customer ledger, etc.—and the general ledger. Thereafter, an accountant can create financial reports from the information recorded by the bookkeeper.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 3.61%
Accounting 5.23%
Bookkeeping 1.72%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Federal Tax Manager's salary.
  • Remote Support: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
  • Call Center: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Empathy: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Remote Support
$182,955
18%
Call Center
$164,350
6%
Empathy
$161,249
4%
Pricing
$158,148
2%
Project Management
$158,148
2%
Innovation
$158,148
2%
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Federal Tax Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Federal Tax Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 43% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Federal Tax Manager positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Federal Tax Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Federal Tax Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services$186,056$89.020%
Pharmaceuticals$178,304$86.015%
Energy & Utilities$173,653$83.012%
Aerospace & Defense$170,552$82.010%
Biotechnology$167,451$81.08%

How Education impacts a Federal Tax Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Federal Tax Managers enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Federal Tax Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between $165,658 and $175,567).

Federal Tax Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Federal Tax Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.2%
High School 1.3%
Associates 1.7%
Bachelors 38.5%
Masters 52.5%
Doctorate 5.6%
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Federal Tax Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Federal Tax 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.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Federal Tax Manager

Salaries for a Federal Tax Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $149,035 in 2023 to around $143,475 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Federal Tax Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Federal Tax Manager Over Time

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$145,297
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