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Lead Tax Accountant

Average Lead Tax Accountant Salary

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$72,448
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$53k
MEDIAN
$72k
90%
$103k

The average salary for a Lead Tax Accountant is $72,448 in 2025

Base Salary
$53k - $103k
Bonus
$1k - $12k
Profit Sharing
$1k - $10k
Commission
$391 - $30k
Total Pay
$52k - $114k
Based on 3,373 salary profiles (last updated Oct 05 2022)
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Common Health Benefits for a Lead Tax Accountant

Medical
74%
Dental
51%
Vision
44%
None
26%

Gender Breakdown for Lead Tax Accountants

Female
55.5%
Male
43.6%
Prefer to self-define
1.0%
This data is based on 1,776 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Lead Tax Accountants

What is the highest pay for Lead Tax Accountants?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Lead Tax Accountant is $103k / year

What is the lowest pay for Lead Tax Accountants?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Lead Tax Accountant is $53k / year

How can Lead Tax Accountants increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Lead Tax Accountant is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Lead Tax Accountant that oversees more junior Lead Tax Accountants, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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