Tax Advisor Salary in Washington, DC

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How much does a Tax Advisor make in Washington, DC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Tax Advisor in Washington, DC is $155,711. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $139,154 to $176,247, with most professionals earning between $124,080 and $194,945.

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What is a Tax Advisor?

A Tax Advisor or tax consultant is a person with advanced training and knowledge of tax law. The services of a Tax Advisor are usually retained in order to minimize taxation while remaining compliant with the law in complicated financial situations. Tax Advisors are also retained to represent clients before tax authorities and tax courts to resolve tax issues....

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Average Salary Range for Tax Advisor in Washington, DC

Average Base Salary

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176247
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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
148317
197163
169562
What is the average salary for Tax Advisor in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Tax Advisor in Washington, DC. The base salary for Tax Advisor ranges from $139,154 to $176,247 with the average base salary of $155,711. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $148,317 to $197,163 with the average total cash compensation of $169,562.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $155,711 $139,154 - $176,247
Bonus $13,851 $9,162 - $20,915
Total Pay $169,562 $148,317 - $197,163
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Tax Advisor Salary Near Washington, DC

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Arlington, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $139,154 - $176,247 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Alexandria, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $139,154 - $176,247 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Annandale, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $139,154 - $176,247 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Bowie, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $138,865 - $175,881 COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bethesda, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $139,154 - $176,247 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Silver Spring, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $139,154 - $176,247 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
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About Washington, District of Columbia    Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

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