Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents Salary
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents earn a median $62,370 a year nationally. Business and Financial Operations Occupations
U.S. median
$62,370
$29.99 per hour
Range
$42,000 – $114,550
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
56,610
across the U.S.
▲4.4%
Pay trend: The median for tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents in the U.S. rose from $59,740 (May 2024) to $62,370 (May 2025). That beat inflation (2.4%), a real raise of about 2.0%.
What tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents do
Determine tax liability or collect taxes from individuals or business firms according to prescribed laws and regulations.
- Typical education
- Bachelor's degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- -1.0% (slower than average)
- Openings per year
- 4,400
Employment of tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents is projected to shrink 1.0% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 4,400 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$52,294
per year · effective tax rate 16.2%
$4,358Monthly
$2,179Twice a month
$2,011Every 2 weeks
$25.14Hourly
- Federal income tax$5,304
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,867
- Medicare (1.45%)$904
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$52,294
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $42,000 | $20.19 | $35,927 |
| 25th percentile | $49,450 | $23.77 | $41,913 |
| Median (50th) | $62,370 | $29.99 | $52,294 |
| 75th percentile | $83,390 | $40.09 | $67,495 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $114,550 | $55.07 | $89,416 |
Best cities for tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $86,340 | $65,505 | $58,194 | 2,910 |
| 2 | Sacramento, CA | $67,610 | $53,318 | $49,984 | 3,780 |
| 3 | Ogden, UT | $49,440 | $40,646 | $40,505 | 3,240 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- New York, NY — $86,340
- Sacramento, CA — $67,610
- Ogden, UT — $49,440
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $96,420 | +8.3% | $72,709 | $56,820 – $144,870 | 1,430 |
| Alaska | $94,630 | −3.7% | $75,402 | $65,550 – $132,450 | 60 |
| Arizona | $92,680 | +4.7% | $71,922 | $53,900 – $124,920 | 230 |
| Connecticut | $89,140 | +10.9% | $68,212 | $64,080 – $127,410 | 940 |
| Kansas | $88,610 | +12.8% | $67,022 | $42,830 – $117,810 | 50 |
| Illinois | $80,720 | +7.4% | $61,766 | $55,190 – $121,720 | 1,350 |
| Minnesota | $79,000 | +21.1% | $60,558 | $54,160 – $116,690 | 1,150 |
| Ohio | $76,240 | +6.1% | $61,151 | $53,730 – $120,000 | 990 |
| Massachusetts | $75,560 | +5.0% | $58,428 | $50,920 – $123,320 | 1,260 |
| Nevada | $75,500 | +14.8% | $61,944 | $52,000 – $117,670 | 280 |
| California | $74,110 | +2.4% | $57,286 | $50,210 – $126,940 | 8,610 |
| Delaware | $72,900 | +6.3% | $56,645 | $51,860 – $119,970 | 110 |
| Washington | $72,850 | +0.5% | $60,080 | $56,140 – $122,390 | 770 |
| New York | $72,610 | +2.2% | $56,587 | $51,850 – $128,320 | 3,550 |
| North Dakota | $72,230 | −0.4% | $59,495 | $45,780 – $108,890 | 60 |
| Rhode Island | $69,870 | +0.9% | $55,980 | $54,330 – $113,760 | 270 |
| Colorado | $69,740 | +7.7% | $55,532 | $52,050 – $118,720 | 620 |
| Hawaii | $67,210 | −2.3% | $52,534 | $45,200 – $134,950 | 80 |
| Maryland | $66,900 | +7.1% | $53,080 | $44,690 – $124,590 | 560 |
| Iowa | $66,860 | +2.5% | $53,977 | $50,460 – $100,700 | 210 |
| Oregon | $65,830 | +1.7% | $50,144 | $53,090 – $107,450 | 430 |
| South Dakota | $63,790 | — | $53,435 | $50,110 – $90,180 | 120 |
| Montana | $63,610 | +1.9% | $51,058 | $61,110 – $88,610 | 130 |
| Michigan | $63,440 | +7.2% | $50,709 | $38,420 – $116,230 | 1,080 |
| Maine | $63,290 | +6.6% | $49,943 | $49,630 – $113,760 | 350 |
| North Carolina | $61,950 | +3.6% | $49,994 | $46,410 – $105,340 | 1,300 |
| Wyoming | $61,780 | +0.0% | $51,820 | $51,540 – $79,440 | 60 |
| Idaho | $61,110 | −7.0% | $49,151 | $45,910 – $93,780 | 300 |
| South Carolina | $61,110 | +4.6% | $48,772 | $45,740 – $112,260 | 280 |
| Wisconsin | $59,990 | +3.0% | $48,523 | $50,790 – $105,020 | 500 |
| Virginia | $59,610 | +5.6% | $47,463 | $42,760 – $98,740 | 1,800 |
| Nebraska | $59,150 | +4.6% | $47,895 | $38,740 – $92,080 | 180 |
| Vermont | $59,010 | −2.8% | $48,052 | $44,350 – $92,890 | 140 |
| New Hampshire | $58,610 | −0.6% | $49,273 | $38,450 – $100,360 | 330 |
| Texas | $58,200 | +4.2% | $48,944 | $41,450 – $115,810 | 3,980 |
| Alabama | $58,100 | +10.7% | $46,223 | $35,160 – $107,810 | 1,300 |
| Kentucky | $57,240 | +5.0% | $46,287 | $42,000 – $74,920 | 1,290 |
| Pennsylvania | $56,870 | +2.0% | $46,129 | $44,430 – $91,770 | 3,540 |
| Indiana | $56,570 | +3.2% | $45,995 | $44,180 – $106,350 | 550 |
| New Mexico | $56,260 | +1.6% | $45,906 | $45,930 – $79,710 | 190 |
| Georgia | $55,430 | +5.7% | $44,464 | $41,670 – $96,430 | 1,970 |
| Arkansas | $55,140 | −1.0% | $44,547 | $30,840 – $85,090 | 440 |
| Oklahoma | $52,480 | — | $42,532 | $35,990 – $115,920 | 240 |
| Tennessee | $51,630 | +5.4% | $43,665 | $40,330 – $90,000 | 1,850 |
| West Virginia | $50,730 | +10.5% | $41,388 | $34,150 – $78,190 | 290 |
| Missouri | $50,250 | +5.2% | $41,131 | $40,980 – $71,220 | 2,280 |
| Louisiana | $49,940 | +4.5% | $41,195 | $35,600 – $97,960 | 600 |
| Utah | $49,940 | +2.9% | $41,025 | $40,330 – $70,800 | 3,470 |
| Florida | $46,760 | +2.6% | $39,752 | $39,640 – $105,370 | 3,950 |
| Mississippi | $41,860 | +7.3% | $34,872 | $30,960 – $86,330 | 710 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Preparer | $54,920 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.7% |
| Property Appraiser and Assessor | $67,960 | Bachelor's degree | +3.5% |
| Credit Counselor | $52,230 | Bachelor's degree | +3.3% |
| Loan Officer | $76,690 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $81,100 | Bachelor's degree | +4.1% |
| Insurance Underwriter | $81,370 | Bachelor's degree | -3.8% |
| Credit Analyst | $83,510 | Bachelor's degree | -4.3% |
| Accountant and Auditor | $83,680 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Budget Analyst | $91,640 | Bachelor's degree | +1.9% |
| Financial Examiner | $94,160 | Bachelor's degree | +9.3% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents make?
The national median salary for tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents is $62,370 a year ($29.99 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,000 and the top 10% earn over $114,550. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents the most?
New Jersey has the highest median pay at $96,420. After taxes and local prices, New York, NY offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents are there in the U.S.?
About 56,610 people work as tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents nationwide.