Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents
Determine tax liability or collect taxes from individuals or business firms according to prescribed laws and regulations.
Common Job Titles
- Revenue Agent
- Tax Collector
- Tax Compliance Officer
- Tax Examiner
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
53,530
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $40,020. 25th percentile: U.S. $46,820. 50th percentile: U.S. $59,740. 75th percentile: U.S. $79,330. 90th percentile: U.S. $110,300. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
- U.S.
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $40,020 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $110,300 |
| Workers on average earn | $67,570 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Customer and Personal Service4.3/5
- English Language4.1/5
- Mathematics3.9/5
- Administrative3.9/5
- Law and Government3.7/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
- Alteryx software
- Intuit QuickBooks
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Power BI
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- SAP software
Technology Skills
- ADP Workforce Now
- Automated tax system software
- Document management system software
- Email software
- Fund accounting software
- Image processing systems
- Intuit TurboTax
- Online databases
Tools & Equipment
- 10-key calculators
- Computer laser printers
- Computer scanners
- Desktop computers
- Laptop computers
- Multi-line telephone systems
- Personal computers
- Photocopiers