Tax Preparers pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,450 a year or less, while the top 10% make $95,520 or more. The middle half of tax preparers in Louisville earn between $36,290 and $76,790.
- $28K10th
- $36K25th
- $57KMedian
- $77K75th
- $96K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $58,460 | $4,872 | $28.11 |
| Median | $57,220 | $4,768 | $27.51 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,290 | $3,024 | $17.45 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $76,790 | $6,399 | $36.92 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Tax Preparers pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Tax preparers in Louisville earn 27% more than the Kentucky average ($45,970) and 4% less than the U.S. average ($60,930). At the median the gap is +4% against the U.S. median of $54,920.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $58,460 | $57,220 | $28,450 | $95,520 | 280 |
| Kentucky | $45,970 | $36,620 | $21,750 | $80,690 | 1,080 |
| 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 Louisville
On the average salary of $58,460, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $45,938 a year, or $3,828 a month and $1,767 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $47,429 | $3,952 |
| Working in KY | $45,938 | $3,828 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Is Louisville a good place for tax preparers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Louisville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $58,460 buys what about $62,810 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 4.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Tax Preparers salary in other Kentucky cities
Louisville ranks 1st of 3 Kentucky metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Louisville$58,460
- Lexington$51,390
- Bowling Green$40,280
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
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Tax Preparers salary in Louisville: questions
How much do tax preparers make an hour in Louisville?
$28.11 an hour on average, and $27.51 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level tax preparers salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,450 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,290, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the tax preparers take-home pay in Louisville?
About $45,938 a year ($3,828 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $58,460. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do tax preparers earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% less than 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 Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.7%.
- 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). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.84, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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