How much does a tax examiner and collector make in Seattle?
$86,300a year
Median yearly pay for tax examiner and collectors in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $41.49 an hour or $7,192 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.49
- Vs. national median
- +38%
- Rank among cities
- 23 of 141
- Jobs in the area
- 300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,390Median: $86,300Highest 10%: $130,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,390 | $29.51 | |
| 25th | $71,090 | $34.18 | |
| Median | $86,300 | $41.49 | |
| 75th | $118,400 | $56.94 | |
| 90th | $130,300 | $62.63 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for tax examiner and collectors.
| Portland, OR | $77,570 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Financial Risk Specialist | $134,300 |
| Project Management Specialist | $130,400 |
| Management Analyst | $126,300 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $124,800 |
| Financial Examiner | $122,200 |
| Labor Relations Specialist | $119,200 |
| Personal Financial Advisor | $114,500 |
| Logistician | $108,900 |
| Budget Analyst | $104,100 |
| Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist | $102,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tax examiner and collector make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $41.49 ($86,300 a year).
Do tax examiner and collectors make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $86,300 against $62,370 nationally, 38% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $72,850, so Seattle pays 18% more.
Where does Seattle rank for tax examiner and collector pay?
23 of 141 metro areas with data.
How much does a tax examiner and collector make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,390 or less a year; the top 10% make $130,300 or more.
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.