How much does a Tax Specialist make in Denver, CO?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Tax Specialist in Denver, CO is $68,112. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $55,832 to a high of $82,507, with most professionals earning between $61,684 and $75,647.

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Tax Specialist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Tax Specialist in Denver, CO. The base salary for Tax Specialist ranges from $61,684 to $75,647 with the average base salary of $68,112. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $63,401 to $78,680 with the average total cash compensation of $70,388.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $68,112 $61,684 - $75,647
Bonus $2,276 $1,717 - $3,033
Total Pay $70,388 $63,401 - $78,680
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Westminster, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,684 - $75,647 COMPARE TO Denver, CO 0%
CITY, STATE Aurora, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,642 - $75,595 COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Arvada, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,684 - $75,647 COMPARE TO Denver, CO 0%
CITY, STATE Broomfield, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,410 - $76,537 COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Castle Rock, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,613 - $74,333 COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Boulder, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,499 - $77,873 COMPARE TO Denver, CO
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE International Tax Specialist LOCATION Denver, CO MINIMUM SALARY $85,746 MAXIMUM SALARY $98,005
JOB TITLE Tax Specialist IV LOCATION Denver, CO MINIMUM SALARY $102,453 MAXIMUM SALARY $115,253
JOB TITLE Tax Specialist II LOCATION Denver, CO MINIMUM SALARY $68,863 MAXIMUM SALARY $83,373
JOB TITLE Tax Specialist III LOCATION Denver, CO MINIMUM SALARY $83,863 MAXIMUM SALARY $96,133
JOB TITLE Tax Specialist I LOCATION Denver, CO MINIMUM SALARY $61,353 MAXIMUM SALARY $74,013
JOB TITLE Tax Specialist V LOCATION Denver, CO MINIMUM SALARY $151,513 MAXIMUM SALARY $170,653
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