How much does a tax examiner and collector make in California?
$74,110a year
Median yearly pay for tax examiner and collectors in California. That is $35.63 an hour or $6,176 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.63
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 8,610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,210Median: $74,110Highest 10%: $126,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,210 | $24.14 | |
| 25th | $58,610 | $28.18 | |
| Median | $74,110 | $35.63 | |
| 75th | $96,970 | $46.62 | |
| 90th | $126,900 | $61.03 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $110,800 |
| Vallejo, CA | $110,800 |
| San Jose, CA | $99,300 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $98,590 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $97,680 |
| Oxnard, CA | $97,680 |
| Stockton, CA | $95,490 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $93,840 |
| Riverside, CA | $91,940 |
| San Diego, CA | $79,100 |
| Sacramento, CA | $67,610 |
| Fresno, CA | $56,890 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for tax examiner and collectors.
| 8. Ohio | $76,240 |
| 9. Massachusetts | $75,560 |
| 10. Nevada | $75,500 |
| 11. California | $74,110 |
| 12. Delaware | $72,900 |
| 13. Washington | $72,850 |
| 14. New York | $72,610 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tax examiner and collector make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $35.63 ($74,110 a year).
Do tax examiner and collectors make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $74,110 against $62,370 nationally, 19% more.
Where does California rank for tax examiner and collector pay?
California ranks 11 of 50 states.
Which city in California pays tax examiner and collectors the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $110,800 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.