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Tax preparer salary in United States, 2026

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

Average base salary

$18.96
Average $18.96
Low $9.74
High $36.92

The average salary for a tax preparer is $18.96 per hour in the United States. 6.6k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 27, 2026).

Tax Preparer job openings in United States

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Tax Preparer/Staff Associate -...
Austin, TX
Full-time
1 hour ago

Highest paying companies for Tax Preparer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
PwC
 
$158,750per year
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Providence
 
$156,000per year
FIVE STONE INVESTMENTS
 
$152,083per year
Smith & Company
 
$140,000per year
El Clasificado
 
$131,206per year
Confidental Company
 
$130,000per year

Highest paying cities for Tax Preparers near United States

  1. Allentown, PA
    $37.64 per hour
  2. New York, NY
    $27.34 per hour
  3. St. Louis, MO
    $26.73 per hour
  4. Chattanooga, TN
    $24.82 per hour
  5. Erie, PA
    $20.39 per hour

Where can a Tax Preparer earn more?

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Entry Level Tax Preparer

Job openings
Average $13.81 per hour