Federal Tax Manager Salary in Chicago, Illinois

How much does a Federal Tax Manager make in Chicago, IL? The average Federal Tax Manager salary in Chicago, IL is $179,177 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $161,424 and $199,870. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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What does a Federal Tax Manager do?

Federal Tax Manager in Indianapolis, IN

Manage, direct and monitor multiple client engagements as well as serve as a business advisor to the client.

March 07, 2023

Federal Tax Manager in New York, NY

Review tax returns for accuracy, minimization of tax liability, available tax credits, tax provision.

February 02, 2023

Develops business by expanding existing relationships with clients, participating in civic, business, and professional organizations.

March 18, 2023

Respond to client inquiries, IRS, state and local tax notices.

April 27, 2023

Prepares and reviews ASC 740 tax provision calculations.

April 30, 2023

Federal Tax Manager

Supervise tax team members assigned to client engagements.

January 19, 2023

Provide team members with timely and candid feedback.

February 28, 2023

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

March 26, 2023

Obtain direct communication and maintain working relationships with clients.

April 02, 2023

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Federal Tax Manager in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Federal Tax Manager ranges from $161,424 to $199,870 with the average base salary of $179,177. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $179,865 to $236,499 with the average total cash compensation of $205,112.

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About Chicago, Illinois Chicago (/ʃɪˈkɑːɡoʊ/ (listen), locally also /-ˈkɔː-/), officially the City of Chicago, is the most populous city in Illinois, as well as the third mos....More

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