Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents pay in California
In California, the median pay for tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents is $35.63 an hour ($74,110 a year). About 8,610 people work in this job there.
That is 19% higher than the U.S. median ($62,370). California ranks 11th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $24.14 | $50,210 |
| 25% of workers | $28.18 | $58,610 |
| Half of workers (median) | $35.63 | $74,110 |
| 75% of workers | $46.62 | $96,970 |
| 90% of workers | $61.03 | $126,940 |
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $110,780 | 420 |
| Vallejo | $110,780 | 30 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $99,300 | 250 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $98,590 | 30 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $97,680 | 1,520 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $97,680 | 50 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $95,490 | 60 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $93,840 | 50 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $91,940 | 360 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $79,100 | 370 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $67,610 | 3,780 |
| Fresno | $56,890 | 1,490 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -1% over ten years, little or no change · about 4,400 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
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| Personal Financial Advisors | $130,330 |
| Loan Officers | $81,770 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $80,810 |
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| Insurance Underwriters | $95,320 |
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