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How to become tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agentseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Accounting & Tax Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$62,370
25th–75th pct. $49,450–$83,390
Top pay (est.)
$148,900
Top 10% $114,550
Pay in 5 years
$68,400est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$74,900est.
$64,400–$87,000
Outlook score
32/100
★★☆☆☆ Below average
AI replacement risk
80%
High
Job growth (10 yr)
−1.0%
4,400 openings / yr

How to become tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents

Typical education
Bachelor's degree
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents

Key skills

Reading Comprehension
4.1
Active Listening
4.0
Speaking
4.0
Critical Thinking
3.8
Active Learning
3.8
Mathematics
3.2
Writing
3.2
Judgment and Decision Making
3.2

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Customer and Personal Service
5.5
Administrative
5.1
Administration and Management
4.2
English Language
4.0
Economics and Accounting
3.9
Mathematics
3.9
Law and Government
3.6
Education and Training
3.2

What the work involves

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkProcessing InformationPerforming for or Working Directly with the PublicEvaluating Information to Determine Compliance with StandardsUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeGetting InformationCommunicating with People Outside the OrganizationEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

Important abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionNumber FacilityDeductive ReasoningInductive Reasoning

Education of workers

Bachelor's degree
34%
Associate's degree
26%
High school diploma
23%
Some college
14%
Master's degree
4%

Training before entry

3–6 months
26%
None / short demo
25%
Up to 1 month
19%
1–2 years
12%
1–3 months
11%
6–12 months
6%
Over 10 years
2%

Related work experience

1–2 years
41%
6–12 months
23%
8–10 years
11%
Up to 1 month
10%
3–6 months
5%
4–6 years
4%
6–8 years
4%
Over 10 years
2%

Job Zone 3 — medium preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.