Tax Accountant Salary in the United States

How much does a Tax Accountant make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Tax Accountant in the United States is $66,291 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $78,965
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $61,351 to $72,925
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $56,853
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Tax Accountant Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $72,925 $6,077 $1,402 $35
Average $66,291 $5,524 $1,275 $32
25th Percentile $61,351 $5,113 $1,180 $29
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Key Factors That Influence Tax Accountant Salaries

A Tax Accountant'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 Tax Accountant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Tax Accountant'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): $65,803
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $76,875
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $87,057
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $106,008
  • Expert (over 8 years): $161,516
Levels Salary
Tax Accou... Level Tax Accountant$65,803
Tax Accou... Level Tax Accountant$76,875
Tax Accou... Level Tax Accountant$87,057
Tax Accou... Level Tax Accountant$106,008
Tax Accou... Level Tax Accountant$161,516
$65,803 0 yr
$76,875 < 2 yrs
$87,057 2-4 yrs
$106,008 5-8 yrs
$161,516 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Tax Accountants

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: $83,613
  • San Francisco: $82,697
  • Oakland: $80,955

What Skills Can Increase a Tax Accountant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 5.08% 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.
  • Tax Planning (Mentioned in 3.25% Job Postings): Tax planning refers to financial planning for tax efficiency. It aims to reduce one's tax liabilities and optimally utilize tax exemptions, tax rebates, and benefits as much as possible. Tax planning includes making financial and business decisions to minimise the incidence of tax.
  • Call Center (Mentioned in 2.29% Job Postings): A call centre or call center is a managed capability that can be centralised or remote that is used for receiving or transmitting a large volume of enquiries by telephone.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 5.08%
Tax Planning 3.25%
Call Center 2.29%
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 Tax Accountant's salary.
  • Communicates Effectively: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Tax Compliance: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Communicates Effectively
$68,943
4%
Leadership
$68,943
4%
Tax Compliance
$68,280
3%
Collaboration
$68,280
3%
Client Relationship
$67,617
2%
Analysis
$67,617
2%
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How Education impacts a Tax Accountant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Tax Accountants 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 Tax Accountant with a Bachelor's Degree is between $62,303 and $65,846).

Tax Accountant Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Tax Accountant
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.8%
High School 4.4%
Associates 6.2%
Bachelors 52.0%
Masters 34.5%
Doctorate 2.1%
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Tax Accountant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Tax Accountant'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 May 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Tax Accountant

Salaries for a Tax Accountant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $63,188 in 2023 to around $61,710 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Tax Accountant salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Tax Accountant Over Time

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$62,226
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2024 $62,226
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