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Tax Advisor salary
Average tax advisor salary
$58,252
How much does a tax advisor make?
The average tax advisor salary in the United States is $58,252. Tax advisor salaries typically range between $29,000 and $116,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for tax advisors is $28.01 per hour.
Tax advisor salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Tax advisors earn the highest average salary in New Hampshire.
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Where can a Tax Advisor earn more?
Tax Advisor salary estimates from across the web
Average tax advisor salary by state
Highest paying states for tax advisors
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhode Island | $95,421 | $45.88 |
| 2 | Connecticut | $93,891 | $45.14 |
| 3 | Nevada | $92,363 | $44.41 |
| 4 | New Hampshire | $95,859 | $46.09 |
| 5 | Delaware | $89,153 | $42.86 |
| 6 | New York | $85,899 | $41.30 |
| 7 | District of Columbia | $77,343 | $37.18 |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | $77,738 | $37.37 |
| 9 | Maine | $89,906 | $43.22 |
| 10 | Washington | $82,132 | $39.49 |
| 11 | Utah | $65,841 | $31.65 |
| 12 | Oregon | $77,033 | $37.04 |
| 13 | New Jersey | $79,118 | $38.04 |
| 14 | Massachusetts | $79,656 | $38.30 |
| 15 | Wisconsin | $60,611 | $29.14 |
| 16 | California | $71,557 | $34.40 |
| 17 | Idaho | $74,511 | $35.82 |
| 18 | Vermont | $77,346 | $37.19 |
| 19 | Alaska | $68,526 | $32.95 |
| 20 | Minnesota | $58,693 | $28.22 |
| 21 | Texas | $60,344 | $29.01 |
| 22 | Michigan | $60,078 | $28.88 |
| 23 | New Mexico | $67,102 | $32.26 |
| 24 | Maryland | $64,025 | $30.78 |
| 25 | Iowa | $57,815 | $27.80 |
| 26 | Wyoming | $54,083 | $26.00 |
| 27 | West Virginia | $67,239 | $32.33 |
| 28 | Colorado | $57,169 | $27.49 |
| 29 | Florida | $55,131 | $26.51 |
| 30 | North Dakota | $48,170 | $23.16 |
| 31 | Tennessee | $51,261 | $24.64 |
| 32 | Georgia | $56,721 | $27.27 |
| 33 | Ohio | $53,049 | $25.50 |
| 34 | Missouri | $48,756 | $23.44 |
| 35 | Arizona | $49,840 | $23.96 |
| 36 | Illinois | $45,342 | $21.80 |
| 37 | Mississippi | $53,129 | $25.54 |
| 38 | Arkansas | $55,438 | $26.65 |
| 39 | Virginia | $50,596 | $24.32 |
| 40 | Hawaii | $37,016 | $17.80 |
| 41 | Nebraska | $47,243 | $22.71 |
| 42 | Louisiana | $42,024 | $20.20 |
| 43 | Indiana | $44,276 | $21.29 |
| 44 | Oklahoma | $45,368 | $21.81 |
| 45 | Alabama | $41,949 | $20.17 |
| 46 | North Carolina | $37,995 | $18.27 |
| 47 | South Dakota | $38,729 | $18.62 |
| 48 | Montana | $39,629 | $19.05 |
| 49 | Kansas | $40,959 | $19.69 |
| 50 | Kentucky | $34,021 | $16.36 |
| 51 | South Carolina | $33,543 | $16.13 |
Highest paying cities for tax advisors
The highest-paying cities for tax advisors are Cumberland, RI, Las Vegas, NV, and New York, NY.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cumberland, RI | $98,049 | $47.14 |
| 2 | Las Vegas, NV | $91,357 | $43.92 |
| 3 | New York, NY | $87,092 | $41.87 |
| 4 | Napa, CA | $84,638 | $40.69 |
| 5 | Seattle, WA | $83,872 | $40.32 |
| 6 | Boston, MA | $80,358 | $38.63 |
| 7 | Hoboken, NJ | $80,062 | $38.49 |
| 8 | Philadelphia, PA | $79,129 | $38.04 |
| 9 | Salt Lake City, UT | $64,953 | $31.23 |
| 10 | Austin, TX | $60,480 | $29.08 |
| 11 | Ann Arbor, MI | $59,322 | $28.52 |
| 12 | Saint Paul, MN | $58,850 | $28.29 |
| 13 | Centennial, CO | $57,044 | $27.43 |
| 14 | Atlanta, GA | $56,717 | $27.27 |
| 15 | Elyria, OH | $56,588 | $27.21 |
| 16 | North Miami, FL | $54,780 | $26.34 |
| 17 | Memphis, TN | $50,677 | $24.36 |
| 18 | Phoenix, AZ | $49,927 | $24.00 |
| 19 | Kansas City, MO | $48,552 | $23.34 |
| 20 | Wilmette, IL | $45,935 | $22.08 |
Tax Advisor salary details
A tax advisor's salary ranges from $29,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $116,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a tax advisor's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $116,000 | $9,667 | $56 |
| 75th Percentile | $84,000 | $7,000 | $40 |
| Average | $58,252 | $4,854 | $28 |
| 25th Percentile | $40,000 | $3,333 | $19 |
| 10th Percentile | $29,000 | $2,417 | $14 |
Highest paying tax advisor jobs
The highest paying types of tax advisors are certified public accountant, tax consultant, and income tax consultant.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Public Accountant | $76,693 | $6,391 | $36.87 | 78,792 |
| Tax Consultant | $66,737 | $5,561 | $32.08 | 39,379 |
| Tax Internship | $46,283 | $3,857 | $22.25 | 71,991 |
| Tax Preparer | $51,020 | $4,252 | $24.53 | 41,736 |
| Tax Professional | $60,241 | $5,020 | $28.96 | 82,351 |
Top companies hiring tax advisors now:
Which companies pay tax advisors the most?
Tax advisor salaries at DLA Piper and BP America Inc are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average tax advisor salary at companies like DXC Technology and Ernst & Young are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DLA Piper | $165,805 | $79.71 |
| 2 | BP America Inc | $152,672 | $73.40 |
| 3 | DXC Technology | $105,127 | $50.54 |
| 4 | Ernst & Young | $99,130 | $47.66 |
| 5 | Halliburton | $87,593 | $42.11 |
| 6 | Bank of America | $83,649 | $40.22 |
| 7 | Citizens Financial Group | $78,233 | $37.61 |
| 8 | Tyco Electronics Corporation | $77,796 | $37.40 |
| 9 | CVS Health | $75,880 | $36.48 |
| 10 | Glenmede | $75,657 | $36.37 |
| 11 | Occidental Petroleum | $69,666 | $33.49 |
| 12 | Carlson Capital | $68,751 | $33.05 |
| 13 | Ernst Concrete | $67,134 | $32.28 |
| 14 | One Identity | $65,718 | $31.60 |
| 15 | Brighton Jones | $59,782 | $28.74 |
| 16 | B & P Enterprises | $58,663 | $28.20 |
| 17 | Stonehage Fleming | $58,521 | $28.14 |
| 18 | Logan Co. Inc. | $58,497 | $28.12 |
| 19 | Carta | $57,684 | $27.73 |
| 20 | Citizens Alliance | $57,423 | $27.61 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Tax Advisor salary by industry
The average tax advisor salary varies across industries:
- The average tax advisor salary in the energy industry is $97,172, the highest of any industry.
- The average tax advisor salary in the finance industry is $93,117.
- Tax advisors in the transportation industry earn an average salary of $54,595, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for tax advisors
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Energy | $97,172 | $46.72 |
| 2 | Technology | $93,117 | $44.77 |
| 3 | Government | $77,904 | $37.45 |
| 4 | Professional | $65,877 | $31.67 |
| 5 | Finance | $62,638 | $30.11 |
| 6 | Manufacturing | $60,427 | $29.05 |
| 7 | Transportation | $54,595 | $26.25 |
High Paying Tax Advisor Jobs
Tax Advisor salary trends
The average tax advisor salary has risen by $15,753 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average tax advisor earned $42,499 annually, but today, they earn $58,252 a year. That works out to a 21% change in pay for tax advisors over the last decade.
Compare tax advisor salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average tax advisor salary over time
Compare tax advisor salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Tax Advisor salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $58,300 | $28.01 | +2.8% |
| 2024 | $56,600 | $27.23 | +8.6% |
| 2023 | $51,800 | $24.90 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | $50,900 | $24.48 | +5.6% |
| 2021 | $48,100 | $23.11 | +0.3% |
Recently added tax advisor salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bungie | Director Executive Compensation and Tax Advisor | New York, NY | 12/15/2024 | $150,000 |
| Biggerpockets Inc. | Looking for A Tax Advisor | Montclair, CA | 12/11/2024 | $150,000 |
| Glenmede Investment Management LP | Tax Advisor | Philadelphia, PA | 12/10/2024 | $91,828 |
| First Class Tax Relief | Tax Advisor | Orlando, FL | 12/10/2024 | $20,000 |
| Allworthfinancial | SR. Tax Advisor | Folsom, CA | 12/09/2024 | $80,000 |
| Noor Staffing Group | Tax Advisor, Public Accounting | Orlando, FL | 12/07/2024 | $80,000 |
| Wealth Enhancement Group | SR. Tax Advisor (Remote & Hybrid Opportunity) | El Cerrito, CA | 11/30/2024 | $130,000 |
| Gravita Business Services Ltd. | Senior Corporate Tax Advisor Tax · Aldgate Tower · Hybrid Remote | Essex, MD | 11/29/2024 | $25,025 |
| Get It-Finance | Tax Advisor/Account Manager-Remote | WFH | Bellevue, WA | 11/28/2024 | $41,740 |
| Wealth Enhancement Group | Tax Advisor | Houston, TX | 11/25/2024 | $85,000 |
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