Tax Preparers pay range in Rochester
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,610 a year or less, while the top 10% make $104,300 or more. The middle half of tax preparers in Rochester earn between $35,610 and $101,590.
- $36K10th
- $36K25th
- $60KMedian
- $102K75th
- $104K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $66,390 | $5,532 | $31.92 |
| Median | $60,180 | $5,015 | $28.93 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,610 | $2,968 | $17.12 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $101,590 | $8,466 | $48.84 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Tax Preparers pay in Rochester vs. New York and the U.S.
Tax preparers in Rochester earn 16% less than the New York average ($79,160) and 9% more than the U.S. average ($60,930). At the median the gap is +10% against the U.S. median of $54,920.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester | $66,390 | $60,180 | $35,610 | $104,300 | 290 |
| New York | $79,160 | $71,850 | $39,010 | $125,070 | 7,620 |
| 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 Rochester
On the average salary of $66,390, a single filer in Rochester takes home about $52,478 a year, or $4,373 a month and $2,018 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 (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Is Rochester a good place for tax preparers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Rochester area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.0), so the average $66,390 buys what about $68,419 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Rochester ($51,210). A typical home costs $285,034, or 4.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Tax Preparers salary in other New York cities
Rochester ranks 3rd of 7 New York metro areas for this job; New York pays the most ($75,620).
- New York$75,620
- Syracuse$67,190
- Rochester$66,390
- Buffalo$65,310
- Albany$64,260
- Kiryas Joel$64,260
- Binghamton$57,650
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 Rochester: questions
How much do tax preparers make an hour in Rochester?
$31.92 an hour on average, and $28.93 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level tax preparers salary in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,610 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,610, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the tax preparers take-home pay in Rochester?
About $52,478 a year ($4,373 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $66,390. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do tax preparers earn more in Rochester than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% more 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 Rochester, NY (40380). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.5%.
- 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 (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.19, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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