How much does a Tax Consultant make in San Diego, CA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Tax Consultant in San Diego, CA is $75,643. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $68,213 to $84,301, with most professionals earning between $61,447 and $92,184.

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Tax Consultant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Tax Consultant Salary $61,447 San Diego,CA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Tax Consultant Salary $68,213 San Diego,CA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Tax Consultant Salary $75,643 San Diego,CA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Tax Consultant Salary $84,301 San Diego,CA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Tax Consultant Salary $92,184 San Diego,CA March 01, 2025
25% $68,213 10% $61,447 90% $92,184 75% $84,301 $75,643 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 San Diego, CA. The base salary for Tax Consultant ranges from $68,213 to $84,301 with the average base salary of $75,643. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $70,425 to $88,746 with the average total cash compensation of $78,607.

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