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 AgentTax CollectorTax Compliance OfficerTax 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
| 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 softwareIntuit QuickBooksMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft Power BIMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordSAP software
Technology Skills
ADP Workforce NowAutomated tax system softwareDocument management system softwareEmail softwareFund accounting softwareImage processing systemsIntuit TurboTaxOnline databases
Tools & Equipment
10-key calculatorsComputer laser printersComputer scannersDesktop computersLaptop computersMulti-line telephone systemsPersonal computersPhotocopiers