The salary statistics and trend of tax preparers in the industry of accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare tax preparer salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $20,160 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $25,720 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $38,830 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $60,180 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $81,790 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for tax preparers in the industry of accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) tax preparers is $81,790. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $38,830. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent tax preparers is $20,160.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of tax preparers in the industry of Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $38,830 | 6.28% | 13.42% |
| 2016 | $36,390 | 0.63% | - |
| 2015 | $36,160 | 1.24% | - |
| 2014 | $35,710 | 1.46% | - |
| 2013 | $35,190 | 4.46% | - |
| 2012 | $33,620 | - | - |
The average salaries of tax preparers in five industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of tax preparers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | |
| Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services | |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | |
| Legal Services | |
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