How much does a Tax Associate make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Tax Associate in the United States is $66,726. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $60,353 to $74,058, with most professionals earning between $54,550 and $80,732.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Tax Associate Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Tax Associate Salary $54,550 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Tax Associate Salary $60,353 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Tax Associate Salary $66,726 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Tax Associate Salary $74,058 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Tax Associate Salary $80,732 US March 01, 2025
25% $60,353 10% $54,550 90% $80,732 75% $74,058 $66,726 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Tax Associate

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Tax Accountant II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
62000
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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 Tax Associate in the United States. The base salary for Tax Associate ranges from $60,353 to $74,058 with the average base salary of $66,726. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $62,000 to $76,989 with the average total cash compensation of $68,920.

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