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  1. Occupations
  2. Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents

Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents

Determine tax liability or collect taxes from individuals or business firms according to prescribed laws and regulations.

SOC: 13-2081.00

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.
MetricU.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
Skills & Requirements: Knowledge

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 & Technology: Technology Skills

Tools & Equipment

  • 10-key calculators
  • Computer laser printers
  • Computer scanners
  • Desktop computers
  • Laptop computers
  • Multi-line telephone systems
  • Personal computers
  • Photocopiers

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Occupations with similar skills and knowledge requirements

Most Similar

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Moderately Similar

  • Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 43-4061.00
  • Billing and Posting Clerks 43-3021.00
  • Financial Examiners 13-2061.00
  • Budget Analysts 13-2031.00
  • Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 43-3051.00

Related

  • Credit Analysts 13-2041.00
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  • Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 43-9041.00
  • Credit Counselors 13-2071.00
  • Loan Officers 13-2072.00
  • Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 43-4031.00
  • Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 13-2023.00
  • Personal Financial Advisors 13-2052.00
  • Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 23-2093.00
  • Customer Service Representatives 43-4051.00

Related Programs

Education programs that prepare you for this occupation

  • CertificateBookkeepingIssuer: Florence-Darlington Technical College
  • Master's DegreeMaster of AccountancyIssuer: Troy University
  • Bachelor's DegreeAccounting Major (BSBA)Issuer: Troy University
  • Associate's DegreeAccounting / Business AdministrationIssuer: Paris Junior College
  • Bachelor's DegreeBachelor of Business Administration, Major in AccountingIssuer: Sam Houston State University
  • Bachelor's DegreeAccounting (BSBA)Issuer: University of Alabama in Huntsville
  • Master's DegreeMaster of AccountingIssuer: University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • Bachelor's DegreeAccounting, BSIssuer: University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • CertificateCertificate in AccountingIssuer: University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • Bachelor's DegreeAccountingIssuer: Jacksonville State University