How much does a Tax Specialist make in Milwaukee, WI?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Tax Specialist in Milwaukee, WI is $66,883. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $54,824 to a high of $81,018, with most professionals earning between $60,571 and $74,281.

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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66883

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 Milwaukee, WI. The base salary for Tax Specialist ranges from $60,571 to $74,281 with the average base salary of $66,883. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $62,257 to $77,260 with the average total cash compensation of $69,118.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $66,883 $60,571 - $74,281
Bonus $2,235 $1,686 - $2,979
Total Pay $69,118 $62,257 - $77,260
* 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 Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Waukesha, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,347 - $74,007 COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Racine, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,483 - $71,722 COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Kenosha, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,483 - $71,722 COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Waukegan, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,506 - $72,976 COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Janesville, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,429 - $71,655 COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Mount Prospect, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,307 - $76,411 COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE International Tax Specialist LOCATION Milwaukee, WI MINIMUM SALARY $84,199 MAXIMUM SALARY $96,236
JOB TITLE Tax Specialist IV LOCATION Milwaukee, WI MINIMUM SALARY $100,603 MAXIMUM SALARY $113,173
JOB TITLE Tax Specialist II LOCATION Milwaukee, WI MINIMUM SALARY $67,623 MAXIMUM SALARY $81,863
JOB TITLE Tax Specialist III LOCATION Milwaukee, WI MINIMUM SALARY $82,343 MAXIMUM SALARY $94,393
JOB TITLE Tax Specialist I LOCATION Milwaukee, WI MINIMUM SALARY $60,243 MAXIMUM SALARY $72,673
JOB TITLE Tax Specialist V LOCATION Milwaukee, WI MINIMUM SALARY $148,783 MAXIMUM SALARY $167,573
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