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As of January 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Tax Specialist in Springfield, IL is $64,146. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $52,552 to a high of $77,792, with most professionals earning between $58,078 and $71,289.

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Average Base Salary

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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 Springfield, IL. The base salary for Tax Specialist ranges from $58,078 to $71,289 with the average base salary of $64,146. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $59,776 to $74,387 with the average total cash compensation of $66,506.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $64,146 $58,078 - $71,289
Bonus $2,360 $1,699 - $3,098
Total Pay $66,506 $59,776 - $74,387
* 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 Springfield, IL
CITY, STATE Normal, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,357 - $70,404 COMPARE TO Springfield, IL
CITY, STATE Bloomington, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,197 - $70,208 COMPARE TO Springfield, IL
CITY, STATE Peoria, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,832 - $70,987 COMPARE TO Springfield, IL
CITY, STATE Champaign, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,785 - $69,702 COMPARE TO Springfield, IL
CITY, STATE Florissant, MO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,856 - $72,244 COMPARE TO Springfield, IL
CITY, STATE Saint Louis, MO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,952 - $72,362 COMPARE TO Springfield, IL
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE International Tax Specialist LOCATION Springfield, IL MINIMUM SALARY $93,501 MAXIMUM SALARY $122,437
JOB TITLE Tax Specialist IV LOCATION Springfield, IL MINIMUM SALARY $110,003 MAXIMUM SALARY $137,283
JOB TITLE Tax Specialist I LOCATION Springfield, IL MINIMUM SALARY $57,553 MAXIMUM SALARY $70,673
JOB TITLE Tax Specialist III LOCATION Springfield, IL MINIMUM SALARY $88,043 MAXIMUM SALARY $106,523
JOB TITLE Tax Specialist II LOCATION Springfield, IL MINIMUM SALARY $69,063 MAXIMUM SALARY $85,963
JOB TITLE Tax Specialist V LOCATION Springfield, IL MINIMUM SALARY $147,443 MAXIMUM SALARY $185,823
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About Springfield, Illinois    Springfield is the capital of the U.S. state of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County. The city's population of 116,250 as of the 2010 U.S. ....More

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