How much does a Certified Tax Preparer make hourly?

As of April 01, 2025, the average hourly pay of Certified Tax Preparer in the United States is $29. While Salary.com is seeing that Certified Tax Preparer salary in the US can go up to $34 or down to $24, but most earn between $26 and $32. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Certified Tax Preparer in the United States.

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Certified Tax Preparer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Certified Tax Preparer Salary $24 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Certified Tax Preparer Salary $26 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Certified Tax Preparer Salary $29 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Certified Tax Preparer Salary $32 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Certified Tax Preparer Salary $34 US April 01, 2025
25% $26 10% $24 90% $34 75% $32 $29 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Certified Tax Preparer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Tax Accountant II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Certified Tax Preparer in the United States. The average hourly rate for Certified Tax Preparer ranges from $26 to $32 with the average hourly pay of $29. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $26 to $32 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $29.

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