What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Temporary Tax Preparer?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Temporary Tax Preparer jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Kentville, NS (38.2% above average), followed by Whitehorse, YT and Carcross, YT. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Kentville, NS $51,268 $4,272 $985 $24.65 Whitehorse, YT $50,942 $4,245 $979 $24.49 Carcross, YT $50,912 $4,242 $979 $24.48 Haines Junction, YT $50,738 $4,228 $975 $24.39 North Cowichan, BC $50,589 $4,215 $972 $24.32 Oak Bay, BC $50,303 $4,191 $967 $24.18 Victoria, BC $50,090 $4,174 $963 $24.08 Courtenay, BC $49,489 $4,124 $951 $23.79 Saint John, NB $49,163 $4,096 $945 $23.64 Kelowna, BC $49,060 $4,088 $943 $23.59

Temporary Tax Preparer

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Q: How much does a Temporary Tax Preparer make?

The average annual pay for a temporary tax preparer in the United States is $37,092 a year — that works out to approximately $17.83 an hour. The middle 80% of Temporary Tax Preparers earn between $24,000 (10th percentile) and $60,500 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Temporary Tax Preparer Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Temporary Tax Preparer in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Corporate Tax at $97,587 (263.1%) above Temporary Tax Preparer. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Corporate Tax $134,679 $11,223 $2,589 $64.75 Tax Manager Cpa $121,250 $10,104 $2,331 $58.29 Fx Analyst $71,511 $5,959 $1,375 $34.38 Income Tax Preparer $47,647 $3,970 $916 $22.91 Tax Return Preparer $37,092 $3,091 $713 $17.83

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United States

$37,092

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Ohio

$35,827

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How much does a Temporary Tax Preparer make?

As of May 28, 2026, the average annual pay for a Temporary Tax Preparer in the United States is $37,092 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $17.83 an hour. This is the equivalent of $713/week or $3,091/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $75,000 and as low as $19,500, the majority of Temporary Tax Preparer salaries currently range between $26,500 (25th percentile) to $40,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $60,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Temporary Tax Preparer varies greatly (by as much as 13500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Temporary Tax Preparer in your area makes on average $35,827 per year, or $1,265 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $37,092. Ohio ranks number 43 out of 50 states nationwide for Temporary Tax Preparer salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Temporary Tax Preparer jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Temporary Tax Preparer Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Temporary Tax Preparer job is above the national average. Topping the list is Kentville, NS, , with Whitehorse, YT, and Carcross, YT, close behind in the second and third positions. Carcross, YT, beats the national average by $13,820 (37.3%), and Kentville, NS, furthers that trend with another $14,176 (38.2%) above the $37,092 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Temporary Tax Preparer appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 4% between Kentville, NS, and Kelowna, BC, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Temporary Tax Preparer role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Kentville, NS	$51,268	$4,272	$985	$24.65
Whitehorse, YT	$50,942	$4,245	$979	$24.49
Carcross, YT	$50,912	$4,242	$979	$24.48
Haines Junction, YT	$50,738	$4,228	$975	$24.39
North Cowichan, BC	$50,589	$4,215	$972	$24.32
Oak Bay, BC	$50,303	$4,191	$967	$24.18
Victoria, BC	$50,090	$4,174	$963	$24.08
Courtenay, BC	$49,489	$4,124	$951	$23.79
Saint John, NB	$49,163	$4,096	$945	$23.64
Kelowna, BC	$49,060	$4,088	$943	$23.59

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Temporary Tax Preparer Jobs in the U.S.

We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Temporary Tax Preparer category.

For example Corporate Tax jobs pay as much as $97,587 (263.1%) more than the average Temporary Tax Preparer salary of $37,092. If you're qualified, finding work as a Corporate Tax may help you make more money than that of the average Temporary Tax Preparer position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Corporate Tax	$134,679	$11,223	$2,589	$64.75
Tax Manager Cpa	$121,250	$10,104	$2,331	$58.29
Fx Analyst	$71,511	$5,959	$1,375	$34.38
Income Tax Preparer	$47,647	$3,970	$916	$22.91
Tax Return Preparer	$37,092	$3,091	$713	$17.83

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