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Tax accountant salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Tax Accountant make in the United States?

Average base salary

$80,991
Average $80,991
Low $55,396
High $118,412

The average salary for a tax accountant is $80,991 per year in the United States. 2.9k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 12, 2026).

Tax Accountant job openings in United States

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Tax Accountant – Retail Locati...
Intuit4.1out of 5 stars.
Ventura, CA
$31 - $36 an hour
Part-time
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Tax Accountant in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Myself
 
$312,000per year
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New Beginnings for Life, LLC
 
$223,947per year
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American Institute For Foreign...
 
$182,000per year
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Cennox
 
$175,000per year
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Niktor
 
$175,000per year
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c/o Pinnacle Health Group
 
$170,560per year
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Highest paying cities for Tax Accountants near United States

  1. New York, NY
    $90,290 per year
  2. Los Angeles, CA
    $86,070 per year
  3. Irvine, CA
    $85,081 per year
  4. Phoenix, AZ
    $83,252 per year
  5. Dallas, TX
    $79,370 per year

Where can a Tax Accountant earn more?

Compare salaries for Tax Accountants in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Tax Accountant get paid in United States?

Junior Tax Accountant

Job openings
Average $60,929 per year

Senior Tax Accountant

Job openings
Average $96,184 per year