Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents Salary in U.S.
In U.S., tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents earn $59,740 at the median — $28.72 an hour. The range runs from $40K at the entry level to $110K for experienced workers.
AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)
So what does $60K get you in U.S.?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, U.S.
Entry-level tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents (10th percentile) start around $40K. Mid-career wages sit at $60K.Top earners bring in $110K or more - a $70K spread from bottom to top.
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $98K | +64% | 60 |
| New Jersey | $89K | +49% | 1,440 |
| Arizona | $89K | +48% | 230 |
| Connecticut | $80K | +35% | 790 |
| Kansas | $79K | +32% | 50 |
| Illinois | $75K | +26% | 1,290 |
| North Dakota | $73K | +21% | 50 |
| Washington | $73K | +21% | 870 |
| California | $72K | +21% | 8,080 |
| Massachusetts | $72K | +21% | 1,250 |
| Ohio | $72K | +20% | 1,040 |
| New York | $71K | +19% | 3,430 |
| Rhode Island | $69K | +16% | 240 |
| Hawaii | $69K | +15% | 80 |
| Delaware | $69K | +15% | 100 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents make in U.S.?
The median is $59,740 a year - that works out to about $28.72 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $40,020, and experienced tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents can clear $110,300. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $60K enough to live in U.S.?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,170/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,412/month, which eats 33.9% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb - housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents salary go in U.S.?
U.S. has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents salary is worth about $59,740 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.