Tax Preparers pay range in Atlanta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,630 a year or less, while the top 10% make $97,020 or more. The middle half of tax preparers in Atlanta earn between $39,090 and $77,620.
- $32K10th
- $39K25th
- $50KMedian
- $78K75th
- $97K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $57,910 | $4,826 | $27.84 |
| Median | $50,070 | $4,172 | $24.07 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $39,090 | $3,258 | $18.79 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $77,620 | $6,468 | $37.32 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Tax Preparers pay in Atlanta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Tax preparers in Atlanta earn 5% more than the Georgia average ($55,400) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($60,930). At the median the gap is -9% against the U.S. median of $54,920.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $57,910 | $50,070 | $31,630 | $97,020 | n/a |
| Georgia | $55,400 | $49,330 | $30,780 | $97,020 | 1,670 |
| 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 Atlanta
On the average salary of $57,910, a single filer in Atlanta takes home about $46,569 a year, or $3,881 a month and $1,791 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Atlanta a good place for tax preparers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Atlanta area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.1), so the average $57,910 buys what about $57,876 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Atlanta ($51,170). A typical home costs $382,938, or 6.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Tax Preparers salary in other Georgia cities
Atlanta ranks 1st of 3 Georgia metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Atlanta$57,910
- Warner Robins$48,960
- Augusta$47,180
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 Atlanta: questions
How much do tax preparers make an hour in Atlanta?
$27.84 an hour on average, and $24.07 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level tax preparers salary in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,630 a year and the 25th percentile is $39,090, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the tax preparers take-home pay in Atlanta?
About $46,569 a year ($3,881 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $57,910.
Do tax preparers earn more in Atlanta 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 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA (12060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 11.1%.
- 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 state income tax (2026 rules).
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