Tax Specialist Salary in Washington, DC

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

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Tax Specialist in Washington, DC is $73,971. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $60,635 to a high of $89,604, with most professionals earning between $66,990 and $82,154.

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Average Salary Range for Tax Specialist in Washington, DC

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
66990
82154
73971

Average Total Cash Compensation

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68855
85448
76443
What is the average salary for Tax Specialist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Tax Specialist in Washington, DC. The base salary for Tax Specialist ranges from $66,990 to $82,154 with the average base salary of $73,971. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $68,855 to $85,448 with the average total cash compensation of $76,443.

View Average Salary for Tax Specialist as table

Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $73,971 $66,990 - $82,154
Bonus $2,472 $1,865 - $3,294
Total Pay $76,443 $68,855 - $85,448
* 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 Specialist Salary Near Washington, DC

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Arlington, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,990 - $82,154 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Alexandria, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,990 - $82,154 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Annandale, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,990 - $82,154 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Bowie, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,851 - $81,983 COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bethesda, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,990 - $82,154 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Silver Spring, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,990 - $82,154 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

Washington, District of Columbia  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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