California Median
$74,110
per year
Hourly Rate
$35.63
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+19% vs US median
US median $62,370
State Rank
#11 of 50
8,610 employed here
How much do Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents make in California?
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents in California take home a median of $74,110 annually — roughly $35.63 an hour — which runs 19% above the national median of $62,370.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $50,210 while the top 10% make $126,940 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $58,610 and $96,970 a year.
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $50,210 | $24.14 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $58,610 | $28.18 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $74,110 | $35.63 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $96,970 | $46.62 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $126,940 | $61.03 |
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How California compares
California ranks 11th out of 50 states and territories for Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents salary in other states
New Jersey $96,420Alaska $94,630Arizona $92,680Connecticut $89,140Kansas $88,610Illinois $80,720Minnesota $79,000Ohio $76,240Massachusetts $75,560Nevada $75,500Delaware $72,900Washington $72,850New York $72,610North Dakota $72,230Rhode Island $69,870Colorado $69,740Hawaii $67,210Maryland $66,900Iowa $66,860Oregon $65,830South Dakota $63,790Montana $63,610Michigan $63,440Maine $63,290North Carolina $61,950Wyoming $61,780Idaho $61,110South Carolina $61,110Wisconsin $59,990Virginia $59,610Nebraska $59,150Vermont $59,010New Hampshire $58,610Texas $58,200Alabama $58,100Kentucky $57,240Pennsylvania $56,870Indiana $56,570New Mexico $56,260Georgia $55,430Arkansas $55,140Oklahoma $52,480Tennessee $51,630West Virginia $50,730Missouri $50,250Louisiana $49,940Utah $49,940Florida $46,760Mississippi $41,860
Working as Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents in California
Nationally, about 57,000 people work as Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($74,110) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents make in California?
The median Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents salary in California is $74,110 per year, or about $35.63 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $50,210 at the entry level to $126,940 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents about 19% more than the national median of $62,370. California ranks 11th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $74,110 a year. About 8,610 Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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