Tax Manager Salary
BLS does not publish a separate estimate for Tax Managers. The figures on this page are the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates for Accountants and Auditors (13-2011), the closest published occupation.
Tax managers oversee tax planning, compliance, and reporting for organizations. They interpret tax law, minimize tax liability, and coordinate with external auditors and regulatory bodies.
National Salary Distribution
Top Paying Cities for Tax Manager
| # | City | Median |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | $110,730 |
| 2 | New York, NY | $105,650 |
| 3 | Washington, DC | $102,140 |
| 4 | Boston, MA | $100,150 |
| 5 | Denver, CO | $100,020 |
| 6 | Seattle, WA | $99,370 |
| 7 | San Diego, CA | $96,340 |
| 8 | Los Angeles, CA | $94,360 |
| 9 | Charlotte, NC | $92,910 |
| 10 | Portland, OR | $92,200 |
Highest After Local Prices
| # | City | Price Level | At National Prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | 115.6 | $95,776 |
| 2 | Charlotte, NC | 97.3 | $95,441 |
| 3 | Denver, CO | 105.8 | $94,553 |
| 4 | New York, NY | 112.6 | $93,859 |
| 5 | Washington, DC | 108.9 | $93,806 |
| 6 | Boston, MA | 108.3 | $92,504 |
| 7 | Seattle, WA | 111.1 | $89,415 |
| 8 | Portland, OR | 105.4 | $87,459 |
| 9 | Houston, TX | 98.6 | $86,273 |
| 10 | San Diego, CA | 111.9 | $86,105 |
Tax Manager Salary — All Cities
| City | P25 | Median | P75 | P90 | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $88,820 | $110,730 | $143,590 | $180,060 | 25,170 |
| New York, NY | $82,830 | $105,650 | $137,490 | $174,750 | 111,930 |
| Washington, DC | $79,990 | $102,140 | $133,430 | $170,980 | 41,470 |
| Boston, MA | $79,990 | $100,150 | $129,490 | $161,450 | 37,150 |
| Denver, CO | $78,130 | $100,020 | $130,870 | $165,010 | 22,720 |
| Seattle, WA | $80,880 | $99,370 | $126,800 | $160,640 | 22,100 |
| San Diego, CA | $76,690 | $96,340 | $125,190 | $157,720 | 13,450 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $74,060 | $94,360 | $122,290 | $154,630 | 70,640 |
| Charlotte, NC | $72,420 | $92,910 | $129,000 | $167,330 | 16,820 |
| Portland, OR | $76,900 | $92,200 | $109,870 | $136,730 | 10,100 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $73,900 | $86,500 | $110,290 | $145,710 | 21,820 |
| Atlanta, GA | $68,510 | $85,820 | $116,090 | $153,010 | 30,150 |
| Houston, TX | $72,470 | $85,090 | $109,670 | $144,190 | 28,400 |
| Richmond, VA | $68,790 | $84,220 | $107,000 | $134,290 | 7,920 |
| Austin, TX | $68,250 | $83,120 | $103,820 | $130,130 | 12,480 |
| Dallas, TX | $71,100 | $82,620 | $104,150 | $133,540 | 37,450 |
| Chicago, IL | $72,280 | $82,360 | $103,120 | $134,100 | 41,360 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $64,950 | $82,100 | $107,790 | $131,730 | 8,660 |
| Raleigh, NC | $67,050 | $81,950 | $105,160 | $134,220 | 9,190 |
| Columbus, OH | $65,170 | $81,700 | $104,790 | $132,330 | 11,410 |
| Miami, FL | $63,700 | $80,920 | $105,500 | $132,540 | 30,950 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $66,340 | $80,820 | $105,640 | $129,170 | 21,360 |
| Detroit, MI | $65,490 | $80,650 | $104,170 | $133,870 | 19,390 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $63,900 | $79,290 | $102,380 | $129,180 | 11,210 |
| Nashville, TN | $65,300 | $78,080 | $97,420 | $125,740 | 11,290 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $58,280 | $77,280 | $100,530 | $131,160 | 6,700 |
| Memphis, TN | $62,860 | $76,960 | $95,210 | $122,830 | 4,390 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $60,550 | $76,940 | $97,760 | $124,880 | 10,430 |
| Louisville, KY | $62,760 | $76,320 | $97,470 | $121,630 | 4,590 |
| El Paso, TX | $51,300 | $65,990 | $83,450 | $107,800 | 2,120 |
5About the Tax Manager Role
Tax managers oversee tax planning, compliance, and reporting for organizations. They interpret tax law, minimize tax liability, and coordinate with external auditors and regulatory bodies.
Compensation for Tax Managers varies by metro — from $65,990 at the low end in El Paso, TX to $110,730 in San Francisco, CA. The $44,740 gap is a gap in dollars. The second table above lists the 10 highest medians after each is restated at national-average prices using BEA regional price parities, which can change the order.
For side-by-side comparisons between specific metros, use the compare links above or the salary calculator. For state-level figures, see tax manager salary by state, or browse all occupations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average Tax Manager salary in the US?
The national median Tax Manager salary is $83,680 per year, per the BLS OEWS May 2025 national estimate. The 25th percentile is $67,020 and the 90th percentile reaches $144,090.
Which city pays Tax Managers the most?
Among the 30 metro areas covered here, San Francisco, CA has the highest median wage for Tax Managers at $110,730 per year (BLS OEWS May 2025). New York, NY ($105,650) and Washington, DC ($102,140) are next.