Tax Preparers pay range in Lexington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,510 a year or less, while the top 10% make $93,390 or more. The middle half of tax preparers in Lexington earn between $34,690 and $68,180.
- $28K10th
- $35K25th
- $39KMedian
- $68K75th
- $93K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $51,390 | $4,282 | $24.71 |
| Median | $38,510 | $3,209 | $18.51 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $34,690 | $2,891 | $16.68 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $68,180 | $5,682 | $32.78 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Tax Preparers pay in Lexington vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Tax preparers in Lexington earn 12% more than the Kentucky average ($45,970) and 16% less than the U.S. average ($60,930). At the median the gap is -30% against the U.S. median of $54,920.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | $51,390 | $38,510 | $27,510 | $93,390 | 240 |
| Kentucky | $45,970 | $36,620 | $21,750 | $80,690 | 1,080 |
| 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 Lexington
On the average salary of $51,390, a single filer in Lexington takes home about $40,378 a year, or $3,365 a month and $1,553 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
Is Lexington a good place for tax preparers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lexington area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.9), so the average $51,390 buys what about $55,324 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Lexington ($48,620). A typical home costs $327,671, or 6.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Tax Preparers salary in other Kentucky cities
Lexington ranks 2nd of 3 Kentucky metro areas for this job; Louisville pays the most ($58,460).
- Louisville$58,460
- Lexington$51,390
- Bowling Green$40,280
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 Lexington: questions
How much do tax preparers make an hour in Lexington?
$24.71 an hour on average, and $18.52 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level tax preparers salary in Lexington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,510 a year and the 25th percentile is $34,690, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the tax preparers take-home pay in Lexington?
About $40,378 a year ($3,365 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $51,390. Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
Do tax preparers earn more in Lexington 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 Lexington-Fayette, KY (30460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 8.0%.
- 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). Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.72, this job is 1.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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