Tax Preparers pay range in Tampa
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,920 a year or less, while the top 10% make $97,910 or more. The middle half of tax preparers in Tampa earn between $42,770 and $61,710.
- $38K10th
- $43K25th
- $49KMedian
- $62K75th
- $98K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $57,610 | $4,801 | $27.70 |
| Median | $48,550 | $4,046 | $23.34 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $42,770 | $3,564 | $20.56 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $61,710 | $5,142 | $29.67 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Tax Preparers pay in Tampa vs. Florida and the U.S.
Tax preparers in Tampa earn 5% more than the Florida average ($54,670) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($60,930). At the median the gap is -12% against the U.S. median of $54,920.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa | $57,610 | $48,550 | $37,920 | $97,910 | 1,060 |
| 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 Tampa
On the average salary of $57,610, a single filer in Tampa takes home about $48,470 a year, or $4,039 a month and $1,864 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Tampa a good place for tax preparers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Tampa area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.9), so the average $57,610 buys what about $57,102 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Tampa ($48,940). A typical home costs $360,738, or 6.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Tax Preparers salary in other Florida cities
Tampa ranks 6th 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
- Deltona$54,160
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 Tampa: questions
How much do tax preparers make an hour in Tampa?
$27.70 an hour on average, and $23.34 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level tax preparers salary in Tampa?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,920 a year and the 25th percentile is $42,770, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the tax preparers take-home pay in Tampa?
About $48,470 a year ($4,039 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $57,610. Florida has no state income tax.
Do tax preparers earn more in Tampa than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% 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 Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL (45300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 8.6%.
- 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 1.49, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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