Enrolled Agent Salary in San Jose, California

How much does an Enrolled Agent make in San Jose, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Enrolled Agent in San Jose, CA is $55,004. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $50,750 to $61,744, with most professionals earning between $46,878 and $67,881.

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What is an Enrolled Agent?

Enrolled Agent (or EA) is a tax advisor who is a federally authorized tax practitioner empowered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Enrolled agents represent taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for tax issues including audits, collections and appeals. Enrolled Agent status is the highest credential awarded by the IRS. The EA credential is recognized across all 50 U.S. states. Attorneys and certified public accountants (CPAs) are licensed on a state by state basis, and are also empowered by the Department of the Treasury to represent taxpayers before the IRS. According to ...

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What does an Enrolled Agent do?

Common responsibilities of an Enrolled Agent

Review, balance and prepare amended tax returns.

April 11, 2023

Prepare client financial information (Forms 433-A & B), Offers in Compromise, and audit materials to be submitted to the IRS.

March 23, 2023

Collaborate with other EAs & CPA to manage a caseload of clients and ensure sure the firm is on track with the company goals and budget.

April 14, 2023

Create high quality customer interactions and experiences that instill confidence using deep customer empathy, and your deep knowledge and expertise in the field of tax preparation.

November 28, 2022

Enter into agreements to provide client services.

December 24, 2022

Provide support to new clients until the client transitions to a tax professional.

February 19, 2023

Utilize and leverage government websites, professional resources, and team expertise to seek out and deliver the right answer to the customer using everyday language.

February 25, 2023

Follow up with potential clients who do not engage in our services to offer resolution services.

March 12, 2023

Manages an assigned Client Pipeline and any correspondence with IRS/State authorities.

March 17, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Enrolled Agent in San Jose, CA

Average Base Salary

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50750

61744

55004

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

51865

63912

56612

What is the average salary for Enrolled Agent in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Enrolled Agent in San Jose, CA. The base salary for Enrolled Agent ranges from $50,750 to $61,744 with the average base salary of $55,004. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $51,865 to $63,912 with the average total cash compensation of $56,612.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$55,004	$50,750 - $61,744
Bonus	$1,608	$1,114 - $2,167
Total Pay	$56,612	$51,865 - $63,912

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Enrolled Agent Salary Near San Jose, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Santa Clara, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,750 - $61,744	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Santa Cruz, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,956 - $54,695	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Fremont, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,654 - $61,627	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,056 - $59,683	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Oakland, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,137 - $59,781	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Daly City, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,251 - $61,137	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA

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About San Jose, California

San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 180.0 sq mi (466 km2), of which 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km2) (1.91%) is water, making it the fourth-largest California city by land area (after Los Angeles, San Diego and California City). San Jose lies between the San Andreas Fault, the source of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, and the Calaveras Fault. San Jose is shaken by moderate earthquakes on average one or two times a year. These quakes originate just east of the city on...

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