Tax Preparers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$50,560
↑ 56.4% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Tax Preparers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Tax Preparers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 56.4% since 2011 ($32,320 → $50,560)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $50,560
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 2.8% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +7%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $50,560 | +3.2% |
| 2023 | $49,010 | +1.6% |
| 2022 | $48,250 | +4.2% |
| 2021 | $46,290 | +4.5% |
| 2020 | $44,300 | +2.8% |
| 2019 | $43,080 | +9.4% |
| 2018 | $39,390 | +1.7% |
| 2017 | $38,730 | +6.0% |
| 2016 | $36,550 | +0.3% |
| 2015 | $36,450 | +1.3% |
| 2014 | $35,990 | +1.9% |
| 2013 | $35,310 | +4.7% |
| 2012 | $33,730 | +4.4% |
| 2011 | $32,320 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.