How much does a tax preparer make in Georgia?
$49,330a year
Median yearly pay for tax preparers in Georgia. That is $23.72 an hour or $4,111 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.72
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,780Median: $49,330Highest 10%: $97,020
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,780 | $14.80 | |
| 25th | $37,050 | $17.81 | |
| Median | $49,330 | $23.72 | |
| 75th | $63,800 | $30.67 | |
| 90th | $97,020 | $46.64 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Atlanta, GA | $50,070 |
| Augusta, GA | $44,920 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $44,620 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $44,560 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for tax preparers.
| 20. South Dakota | $52,530 |
| 21. Delaware | $51,960 |
| 22. Mississippi | $50,670 |
| 23. Georgia | $49,330 |
| 24. Florida | $49,020 |
| 25. Ohio | $49,020 |
| 26. North Carolina | $48,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tax preparer make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $23.72 ($49,330 a year).
Do tax preparers make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $49,330 against $54,920 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Georgia rank for tax preparer pay?
Georgia ranks 23 of 48 states.
Which city in Georgia pays tax preparers the most?
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, with a median of $50,070 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.