As of August 01, 2025, the average annual salary for Tax Consultant in Houston, TX is $69,193, equivalent to $33 per hour, $1,331 weekly, or $5,766 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Tax Consultant in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Tax Consultant in Houston, TX vary widely, spanning from $55,179 to $77,693. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($61,858) and 75th percentile ($73,642), while top earners (90th percentile) make $77,693 per year. This $11,784 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Accounting, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Houston Tax Consultant often earn 2.3% lower than national averages. However, Houston currently ranks 357 statewide for Tax Consultant job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like Business Services to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Tax Consultant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Tax Consultant Salary $55,179 Houston, TX August 01, 2025
25th Percentile Tax Consultant Salary $61,858 Houston, TX August 01, 2025
50th Percentile Tax Consultant Salary $69,193 Houston, TX August 01, 2025
75th Percentile Tax Consultant Salary $73,642 Houston, TX August 01, 2025
90th Percentile Tax Consultant Salary $77,693 Houston, TX August 01, 2025
25% $61,858 10% $55,179 90% $77,693 75% $73,642 $69,193 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Tax Consultant ?

A tax advisor or tax consultant is a person with advanced training and knowledge of tax law. The services of a tax advisor are usually retained in order to minimize taxation while remaining compliant with the law in complicated financial situations. Tax Advisors are also retained to represent clients before tax authorities and tax courts to resolve tax issues....

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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 Consultant in Houston, TX. The base salary for Tax Consultant ranges from $61,858 to $73,642 with the average base salary of $69,193. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $66,269 to $83,506 with the average total cash compensation of $73,966.

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About Houston, Texas    Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

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