How much does a tax preparer make in New York?
$71,850a year
Median yearly pay for tax preparers in New York. That is $34.54 an hour or $5,988 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.54
- Vs. national median
- +31%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 7,620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,010Median: $71,850Highest 10%: $125,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,010 | $18.75 | |
| 25th | $57,030 | $27.42 | |
| Median | $71,850 | $34.54 | |
| 75th | $101,100 | $48.59 | |
| 90th | $125,100 | $60.13 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $71,300 |
| Albany, NY | $62,290 |
| Syracuse, NY | $61,290 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $60,210 |
| Rochester, NY | $60,180 |
| Buffalo, NY | $60,040 |
| Binghamton, NY | $54,880 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for tax preparers.
| 1. New York | $71,850 |
| 2. California | $70,030 |
| 3. Utah | $66,720 |
| 4. Montana | $63,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tax preparer make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $34.54 ($71,850 a year).
Do tax preparers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $71,850 against $54,920 nationally, 31% more.
Where does New York rank for tax preparer pay?
New York ranks 1 of 48 states.
Which city in New York pays tax preparers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $71,300 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.