Tax Preparers pay range in Palm Bay
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,150 a year or less, while the top 10% make $94,220 or more. The middle half of tax preparers in Palm Bay earn between $35,920 and $61,850.
- $30K10th
- $36K25th
- $46KMedian
- $62K75th
- $94K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $51,460 | $4,288 | $24.74 |
| Median | $45,820 | $3,818 | $22.03 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,920 | $2,993 | $17.27 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $61,850 | $5,154 | $29.74 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Tax Preparers pay in Palm Bay vs. Florida and the U.S.
Tax preparers in Palm Bay earn 6% less than the Florida average ($54,670) and 16% less than the U.S. average ($60,930). At the median the gap is -17% against the U.S. median of $54,920.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Bay | $51,460 | $45,820 | $30,150 | $94,220 | 130 |
| Florida | $54,670 | $49,020 | $30,380 | $94,330 | n/a |
| United States | $60,930 | $54,920 | $33,760 | $99,270 | 76,480 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Tax Preparers salary after taxes in Palm Bay
On the average salary of $51,460, a single filer in Palm Bay takes home about $43,528 a year, or $3,627 a month and $1,674 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Palm Bay a good place for tax preparers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Palm Bay area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.0), so the average $51,460 buys what about $51,457 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Palm Bay ($49,030). A typical home costs $344,841, or 6.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Tax Preparers salary in other Florida cities
Palm Bay ranks 14th of 15 Florida metro areas for this job; Sebastian pays the most ($65,170).
- Sebastian$65,170
- Naples$60,890
- Sarasota$59,610
- Punta Gorda$58,890
- Fort Myers$57,980
- Tampa$57,610
- Ocala$56,950
- Jacksonville$56,730
- Lakeland$54,630
- Palm Bay$51,460
Highest-paying cities for tax preparers
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($84,300).
- San Francisco, CA$84,300
- San Jose, CA$83,550
- Kansas City, MO$82,540
- Anchorage, AK$77,620
- Jefferson City, MO$77,180
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Tax Preparers salary in Palm Bay: questions
How much do tax preparers make an hour in Palm Bay?
$24.74 an hour on average, and $22.03 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level tax preparers salary in Palm Bay?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,150 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,920, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the tax preparers take-home pay in Palm Bay?
About $43,528 a year ($3,627 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $51,460. Florida has no state income tax.
Do tax preparers earn more in Palm Bay than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% less than the U.S. average for this job ($60,930).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 13-2082; area Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL (37340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 12.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.07, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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