Tax Preparers Salary in New York

Tax preparers in New York earn the most in New York (average $75,620 a year) and the least in Binghamton ($57,650), across the 7 New York metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the tax preparers average at $79,160 and the median at $71,850 for 7,620 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $60,930.

Tax Preparers average salary by city in New York

New York$75,620
Syracuse$67,190
Rochester$66,390
Buffalo$65,310
Albany$64,260
Kiryas Joel$64,260
Binghamton$57,650

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
New York	$75,620	$71,300	$49,100	$58,475	113
Syracuse	$67,190	$61,290	$45,510	$53,008	96
Rochester	$66,390	$60,180	$35,610	$52,478	97
Buffalo	$65,310	$60,040	$44,690	$51,670	96
Albany	$64,260	$62,290	$45,760	$50,884	100
Kiryas Joel	$64,260	$60,210	$39,200	$50,884	109
Binghamton	$57,650	$54,880	$36,100	$45,936	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Tax Preparers salary in other states

Tax Preparers salary by city and state

More about pay in New York

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.
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.

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