Home / Compare / Tax Preparers vs. Accountants and Auditors Salary comparison Tax Preparers vs. Accountants and Auditors: Salary Comparison (2026) Tax Preparerss earn a median salary of $50,560/year, while Accountants and Auditorss earn $81,680/year - a difference of $31,120. Accountants and Auditorss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.
Tax Preparers
Accountants and Auditors
Median salary
$50,560
$81,680
Hourly rate
$24.31/hr
$39.27/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$30,500
$52,780
Senior level (90th %)
$96,240
$141,420
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
73,570
1,448,290
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Business & Finance
Business & Finance
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS), BEA Regional Price Parities & HUD Fair Market Rents.
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