Tax Preparers pay range in Wichita
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,630 a year or less, while the top 10% make $81,290 or more. The middle half of tax preparers in Wichita earn between $43,410 and $64,080.
- $36K10th
- $43K25th
- $60KMedian
- $64K75th
- $81K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $59,280 | $4,940 | $28.50 |
| Median | $60,260 | $5,022 | $28.97 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $43,410 | $3,618 | $20.87 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $64,080 | $5,340 | $30.81 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Tax Preparers pay in Wichita vs. Kansas and the U.S.
Tax preparers in Wichita earn 6% more than the Kansas average ($55,950) and about the same as the U.S. average ($60,930). At the median the gap is +10% against the U.S. median of $54,920.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita | $59,280 | $60,260 | $35,630 | $81,290 | 100 |
| Kansas | $55,950 | $47,300 | $30,980 | $99,090 | 450 |
| United States | $60,930 | $54,920 | $33,760 | $99,270 | 76,480 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Tax Preparers salary after taxes in Wichita
On the average salary of $59,280, a single filer in Wichita takes home about $47,303 a year, or $3,942 a month and $1,819 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Wichita a good place for tax preparers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Wichita area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.9), so the average $59,280 buys what about $66,647 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Wichita ($47,630). A typical home costs $225,557, or 3.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Tax Preparers salary in nearby metro areas
- Tulsa, OK$56,760
- Oklahoma City, OK$47,430
- Kansas City, MO$82,540
- Fayetteville, AR$48,450
- Fort Smith, AR$41,200
- Lincoln, NE$54,330
Highest-paying cities for tax preparers
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($84,300).
- San Francisco, CA$84,300
- San Jose, CA$83,550
- Kansas City, MO$82,540
- Anchorage, AK$77,620
- Jefferson City, MO$77,180
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Tax Preparers salary in Wichita: questions
How much do tax preparers make an hour in Wichita?
$28.50 an hour on average, and $28.97 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level tax preparers salary in Wichita?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,630 a year and the 25th percentile is $43,410, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the tax preparers take-home pay in Wichita?
About $47,303 a year ($3,942 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $59,280.
Do tax preparers earn more in Wichita than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($60,930).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 13-2082; area Wichita, KS (48620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 10.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.68, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.68).
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.