Entry Level Tax Associate Salary in the United States

How much does an Entry Level Tax Associate make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Level Tax Associate in the United States is $65,467 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

However, an Entry Level Tax Associate's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $76,987
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $60,204 to $71,497
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $55,411
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Entry Level Tax Associate Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $71,497 $5,958 $1,375 $34
Average $65,467 $5,456 $1,259 $31
25th Percentile $60,204 $5,017 $1,158 $29
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Key Factors That Influence Entry Level Tax Associate Salaries

An Entry Level Tax Associate'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 Entry Level Tax Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Entry Level Tax Associate'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): $65,833
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $76,910
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $87,104
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $106,064
  • Expert (over 8 years): $161,590
Levels Salary
Entry Lev... Level Entry Level Tax Associate$65,833
Tax Accou... Level Entry Level Tax Associate$76,910
Tax Accou... Level Entry Level Tax Associate$87,104
Tax Accou... Level Entry Level Tax Associate$106,064
Tax Accou... Level Entry Level Tax Associate$161,590
$65,833 0 yr
$76,910 < 2 yrs
$87,104 2-4 yrs
$106,064 5-8 yrs
$161,590 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Entry Level Tax Associates

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: $82,574
  • San Francisco: $81,762
  • Oakland: $79,948

What Skills Can Increase an Entry Level Tax Associate'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 an Entry Level Tax Associate'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
$68,086
4%
Leadership
$68,086
4%
Tax Compliance
$67,431
3%
Collaboration
$67,431
3%
Client Relationship
$66,776
2%
Analysis
$66,776
2%
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How Education impacts an Entry Level Tax Associate's Salary?

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

Entry Level Tax Associate Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Entry Level Tax Associate
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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Entry Level Tax Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Entry Level Tax Associate'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 April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Entry Level Tax Associate

Salaries for an Entry Level Tax Associate can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $63,220 in 2023 to around $61,741 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Entry Level Tax Associate salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Entry Level Tax Associate Over Time

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$62,258
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