BLS SOC 13-2082 · Finance
Tax Manager Salary
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.
Data: BLS OEWS · 2026
National Median
$101,900
annual
25th Percentile
$78,463
annual
75th Percentile
$130,432
annual
90th Percentile
$163,040
annual
National Salary Distribution
P25: $78,463Median: $101,900P75: $130,432P90: $163,040
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Top Paying Cities for Tax Manager
Ranked by median annual salary
| # | City | Median |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | $140,000 |
| 2 | Seattle, WA | $136,000 |
| 3 | New York, NY | $134,000 |
| 4 | Boston, MA | $124,000 |
| 5 | Washington, DC | $122,000 |
| 6 | Los Angeles, CA | $120,000 |
| 7 | San Diego, CA | $116,000 |
| 8 | Austin, TX | $112,000 |
| 9 | Portland, OR | $112,000 |
| 10 | Denver, CO | $108,000 |
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Best After Cost of Living
Salary adjusted for cost of living (US avg = $100k)
| # | City | COL-Adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbus, OH | $98,901 |
| 2 | Pittsburgh, PA | $97,778 |
| 3 | Raleigh, NC | $97,087 |
| 4 | Detroit, MI | $96,629 |
| 5 | Indianapolis, IN | $95,556 |
| 6 | Chicago, IL | $95,327 |
| 7 | Houston, TX | $95,327 |
| 8 | Phoenix, AZ | $95,146 |
| 9 | Dallas, TX | $94,643 |
| 10 | Atlanta, GA | $92,593 |
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Tax Manager Salary — All Cities
All 30 metro areas, sorted by median salary
| City | P25 | Median | P75 | P90 | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $107,800 | $140,000 | $179,200 | $224,000 | 41,600 |
| Seattle, WA | $104,720 | $136,000 | $174,080 | $217,600 | 46,400 |
| New York, NY | $103,180 | $134,000 | $171,520 | $214,400 | 54,400 |
| Boston, MA | $95,480 | $124,000 | $158,720 | $198,400 | 33,600 |
| Washington, DC | $93,940 | $122,000 | $156,160 | $195,200 | 36,000 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $92,400 | $120,000 | $153,600 | $192,000 | 38,400 |
| San Diego, CA | $89,320 | $116,000 | $148,480 | $185,600 | 19,200 |
| Austin, TX | $86,240 | $112,000 | $143,360 | $179,200 | 30,400 |
| Portland, OR | $86,240 | $112,000 | $143,360 | $179,200 | 16,000 |
| Denver, CO | $83,160 | $108,000 | $138,240 | $172,800 | 22,400 |
| Dallas, TX | $81,620 | $106,000 | $135,680 | $169,600 | 28,000 |
| Chicago, IL | $78,540 | $102,000 | $130,560 | $163,200 | 28,000 |
| Houston, TX | $78,540 | $102,000 | $130,560 | $163,200 | 22,400 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $77,770 | $101,000 | $129,280 | $161,600 | 17,600 |
| Atlanta, GA | $77,000 | $100,000 | $128,000 | $160,000 | 24,000 |
| Raleigh, NC | $77,000 | $100,000 | $128,000 | $160,000 | 17,600 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $75,460 | $98,000 | $125,440 | $156,800 | 20,000 |
| Miami, FL | $73,920 | $96,000 | $122,880 | $153,600 | 17,600 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $73,920 | $96,000 | $122,880 | $153,600 | 14,400 |
| Nashville, TN | $72,380 | $94,000 | $120,320 | $150,400 | 14,400 |
| Charlotte, NC | $70,840 | $92,000 | $117,760 | $147,200 | 16,000 |
| Richmond, VA | $70,840 | $92,000 | $117,760 | $147,200 | 11,200 |
| Columbus, OH | $69,300 | $90,000 | $115,200 | $144,000 | 12,800 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $67,760 | $88,000 | $112,640 | $140,800 | 11,200 |
| Detroit, MI | $66,220 | $86,000 | $110,080 | $137,600 | 12,000 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $66,220 | $86,000 | $110,080 | $137,600 | 12,000 |
| Louisville, KY | $61,600 | $80,000 | $102,400 | $128,000 | 8,000 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $60,060 | $78,000 | $99,840 | $124,800 | 7,200 |
| Memphis, TN | $58,520 | $76,000 | $97,280 | $121,600 | 6,400 |
| El Paso, TX | $53,900 | $70,000 | $89,600 | $112,000 | 4,800 |
Top Skills for Tax Manager
Tax LawCorporate TaxTax PlanningComplianceCPA