Manager, State Income Tax Salary in the United States

How much does a Manager, State Income Tax make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Manager, State Income Tax in the United States is $153,128 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $74.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $179,137
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $142,501 to $166,742
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $132,826
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Manager, State Income Tax Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $166,742 $13,895 $3,207 $80
Average $153,128 $12,761 $2,945 $74
25th Percentile $142,501 $11,875 $2,740 $69
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Key Factors That Influence Manager, State Income Tax Salaries

A Manager, State Income Tax'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 Manager, State Income Tax Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Manager, State Income Tax'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): $148,182
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $148,655
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $149,760
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $151,022
  • Expert (over 8 years): $153,528
Levels Salary
Entry Level Manager, State Income Tax$148,182
Intermediate Level Manager, State Income Tax$148,655
Senior Level Manager, State Income Tax$149,760
Specialist Level Manager, State Income Tax$151,022
Expert Level Manager, State Income Tax$153,528
$148,182 0 yr
$148,655 < 2 yrs
$149,760 2-4 yrs
$151,022 5-8 yrs
$153,528 > 8 yrs
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How Do Manager, State Income Tax 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 Manager, State Income Taxes. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $169,543.
  • California: $168,900.
  • Massachusetts: $166,649.

Top Paying Cities for Manager, State Income Taxes

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: $193,140
  • San Francisco: $191,242
  • Oakland: $187,000

What Skills Can Increase a Manager, State Income Tax'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 Manager, State Income Tax'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
$180,691
18%
Call Center
$162,316
6%
Empathy
$159,253
4%
Pricing
$156,191
2%
Project Management
$156,191
2%
Innovation
$156,191
2%
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How Education impacts a Manager, State Income Tax's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Manager, State Income Taxes 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 Manager, State Income Tax with a Bachelor's Degree is between $165,658 and $175,567).

Manager, State Income Tax Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Manager, State Income Tax
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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Manager, State Income Tax Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Manager, State Income Tax'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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Manager, State Income Tax

Salaries for a Manager, State Income Tax can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $147,162 in 2023 to around $141,671 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Manager, State Income Tax salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Manager, State Income Tax Over Time

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2023
$147,162
2024
$143,470
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$141,671
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2024 $143,470
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