How much does a Certified Tax Preparer make in CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Certified Tax Preparer in California is $66,206. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $60,119 to $72,524, with most professionals earning between $54,578 and $78,277.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Certified Tax Preparer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Certified Tax Preparer Salary $54,578 CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Certified Tax Preparer Salary $60,119 CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Certified Tax Preparer Salary $66,206 CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Certified Tax Preparer Salary $72,524 CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Certified Tax Preparer Salary $78,277 CA April 01, 2025
25% $60,119 10% $54,578 90% $78,277 75% $72,524 $66,206 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $62,898 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $64,194 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $66,073 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $62,850 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $61,391 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $65,209 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $62,982 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $59,794 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $73,314 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $73,145 Date Updated April 01, 2025
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    Certified Tax Preparer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Tax Accountant II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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