Tax Preparers pay range in Raleigh
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,480 a year or less, while the top 10% make $77,510 or more. The middle half of tax preparers in Raleigh earn between $43,820 and $61,610.
- $35K10th
- $44K25th
- $47KMedian
- $62K75th
- $78K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $55,450 | $4,621 | $26.66 |
| Median | $47,290 | $3,941 | $22.74 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $43,820 | $3,652 | $21.07 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $61,610 | $5,134 | $29.62 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Tax Preparers pay in Raleigh vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Tax preparers in Raleigh earn 4% less than the North Carolina average ($57,820) and 9% less than the U.S. average ($60,930). At the median the gap is -14% against the U.S. median of $54,920.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | $55,450 | $47,290 | $35,480 | $77,510 | n/a |
| North Carolina | $57,820 | $48,130 | $35,480 | $97,720 | 2,710 |
| 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 Raleigh
On the average salary of $55,450, a single filer in Raleigh takes home about $45,030 a year, or $3,753 a month and $1,732 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Raleigh a good place for tax preparers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Raleigh area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.2), so the average $55,450 buys what about $56,491 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Raleigh ($51,990). A typical home costs $438,364, or 7.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Tax Preparers salary in other North Carolina cities
Raleigh ranks 5th of 10 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Charlotte pays the most ($63,660).
- Charlotte$63,660
- Durham$61,570
- Asheville$57,430
- Wilmington$56,120
- Raleigh$55,450
- Fayetteville$55,320
- Greensboro$55,080
- Hickory$53,200
- Winston-Salem$53,040
- Jacksonville$49,710
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 Raleigh: questions
How much do tax preparers make an hour in Raleigh?
$26.66 an hour on average, and $22.73 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level tax preparers salary in Raleigh?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,480 a year and the 25th percentile is $43,820, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the tax preparers take-home pay in Raleigh?
About $45,030 a year ($3,753 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $55,450.
Do tax preparers earn more in Raleigh than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% 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 Raleigh-Cary, NC (39580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.5%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
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