Tax Examiner Salary in California
Based on 15K+ workers in California
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CA)
$85,850
$41.274/hr
vs National Average
$78,398
+9.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$50K – $172K
15K employed in California
Salary Distribution — Tax Examiner in California
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $50,190 |
| 25th percentile | $64,650 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $85,850 |
| 75th percentile | $128,820 |
| 90th percentile | $172,430 |
Historical Salary Trend — Tax Examiner in California vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $76,130 |
| 2023 | $78,500 |
| 2024 | $85,850 |
| Year | California Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $76,130 | $72,325 |
| 2023 | $78,500 | $75,516 |
| 2024 | $85,850 | $78,398 |