Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents in the U.S. is $62,370 ($29.98 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $62,370
- Mean annual wage
- $70,520
- Median hourly wage
- $29.98
- Employment
- 56,610
56,610 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $42,000 | $20.19 |
| 25th percentile | $49,450 | $23.77 |
| Median (50th) | $62,370 | $29.98 |
| 75th percentile | $83,390 | $40.09 |
| 90th percentile | $114,550 | $55.07 |
Highest-paying states for tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $96,420 | 1,430 |
| Alaska | $94,630 | 60 |
| Arizona | $92,680 | 230 |
| Connecticut | $89,140 | 940 |
| Kansas | $88,610 | 50 |
| Illinois | $80,720 | 1,350 |
| Minnesota | $79,000 | 1,150 |
| Ohio | $76,240 | 990 |
| Massachusetts | $75,560 | 1,260 |
| Nevada | $75,500 | 280 |
Lowest-paying states
- Mississippi: $41,860 median annual wage
- Florida: $46,760 median annual wage
- Utah: $49,940 median annual wage
- Louisiana: $49,940 median annual wage
- Missouri: $50,250 median annual wage
About this occupation
Determine tax liability or collect taxes from individuals or business firms according to prescribed laws and regulations.
Typical tasks
- Review filed tax returns to determine whether claimed tax credits and deductions are allowed by law.
- Maintain records for each case, including contacts, telephone numbers, and actions taken.
- Maintain knowledge of tax code changes, and of accounting procedures and theory to properly evaluate financial information.
- Review selected tax returns to determine the nature and extent of audits to be performed on them.
- Secure a taxpayer's agreement to discharge a tax assessment or submit contested determinations to other administrative or judicial conferees for appeals hearings.
- Investigate claims of inability to pay taxes by researching court information for the status of liens, mortgages, or financial statements, or by locating assets through third parties.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Bachelor's degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 1.5% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 13.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 21.4% |
| Associate's degree | 9.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 33.8% |
| Master's degree | 17.2% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 3.3% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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