Tax Preparation Support hourly rate
A senior Tax Preparation Support typically receives $90 an hour as a part-time contractor in the United States, against a market median wage of $53.45. Below: percentiles and rates for every country we cover, by level and format.
Tax Preparation Support pay in the United States
National wage percentiles for the role. Full United States page.
| Percentile | Per hour | 5 h a week, per month | Full time, per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32.86 | $710 | $68,300 |
| 25th | $37.88 | $820 | $78,800 |
| Median | $53.45 | $1,160 | $111,200 |
| 75th | $74.26 | $1,610 | $154,500 |
| 90th | $96.61 | $2,090 | $200,900 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025; aged to October 2026.
Tax Preparation Support rates by country
| Country | 10th | Median wage | 90th | Contractor rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $32.86 | $53.45 | $96.61 | $90 |
| Canada | CA$27.13 | CA$38.88 | CA$62.54 | CA$65 |
| United Kingdom | £15.10 | £24.54 | £43.47 | £40 |
| Austria | €19.40 | €35.22 | €54.05 | €60 |
| Belgium | €19.65 | €40.64 | €63.29 | €65 |
| Bulgaria | €6.30 | €12.88 | €26.51 | €21 |
| Croatia | €9.38 | €17.77 | €29.17 | €30 |
| Cyprus | €11.11 | €21.49 | €49.46 | €35 |
| Czechia | €10.18 | €18.28 | €27.30 | €30 |
| Denmark | €31.17 | €52.50 | €72.06 | €85 |
| Estonia | €10.45 | €21.64 | €34.24 | €35 |
| Finland | €20.22 | €32.08 | €46.23 | €55 |
| France | €14.67 | €24.84 | €40.48 | €40 |
| Germany | €11.78 | €23.75 | €38.86 | €40 |
| Greece | €9.49 | €16.94 | €26.65 | €30 |
| Hungary | €8.08 | €15.95 | €28.07 | €25 |
| Ireland | €23.83 | €45.20 | €92.87 | €75 |
| Italy | €15.37 | €25.33 | €43.53 | €40 |
| Latvia | €8.18 | €17.84 | €32.62 | €30 |
| Lithuania | €10.12 | €19.90 | €34.18 | €35 |
| Luxembourg | €25.69 | €46.40 | €87.90 | €75 |
| Malta | €9.21 | €17.74 | €28.49 | €30 |
| Netherlands | €18.56 | €35.68 | €53.28 | €60 |
| Poland | €8.66 | €16.40 | €29.15 | €25 |
| Portugal | €11.28 | €16.63 | €35.28 | €25 |
| Romania | €6.93 | €13.24 | €26.38 | €22 |
| Slovakia | €8.68 | €15.49 | €23.77 | €25 |
| Slovenia | €13.78 | €22.89 | €36.41 | €40 |
| Spain | €12.86 | €22.39 | €39.07 | €35 |
| Sweden | €21.37 | €32.45 | €43.34 | €55 |
Hourly figures in local currency. Contractor rate is the typical Deftridge rate for a senior Tax Preparation Support in the one-off task format.
Tax Preparation Support pay by US state
Typical contractor rate, highest first.
By level and format
United States. A manager earns 1.20 times the senior rate; a one-off task pays a higher hourly rate than a standing role because the work is fixed-scope.
| Level | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Specialist | $75 |
| Senior | $90 |
| Manager | $105 |
Questions about Tax Preparation Support rates
What is the typical hourly rate for a Tax Preparation Support?
In the United States the typical rate for a senior Tax Preparation Support is $90 an hour (market median wage $53.45). Rates vary by country, state and level; the tables above list them.
Is this a salary?
No. The market median is an employee wage for reference. The Deftridge rate is what a part-time contractor in that role receives per hour, before tax.
How does level change the rate?
Levels scale the rate: specialist 0.85, senior 1.00, manager 1.20, director 1.45 and executive 1.75 of the senior rate, inside the country floor and cap.
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