Job title · SOC 13-2081

Revenue Agent / Tax Examiner (IRS and state)

Also known as: irs agent, irs revenue agent, tax examiner

Overview

Sourced

Determine tax liability or collect taxes from individuals or business firms according to prescribed laws and regulations.

O*NET definition of Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents (SOC 13-2081) · Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed.

56,610

in government (SOC 13-2081)

—

of this occupation works for government

$62,370

median pay in government

Federal · State · Local

levels of government

Titles employers use

Revenue AgentTax CollectorTax Compliance OfficerTax ExaminerCity Tax AuditorCollections SpecialistRevenue CollectorRevenue OfficerRevenue SpecialistTax Examining Technician

How people usually get in Editorial

accounting coursework. Requirements vary by employer; each employer page will list its exact rules.

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership; U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), O*NET 31.0 Database; GovJobs Wiki (editorial). Data captured September 30, 2026.

Requirements

Sourced

Typical entry requirements (BLS, SOC 13-2081)

Education needed to enter: Bachelor's degree
Related work experience: None
On-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

Education workers say the job requires

High School Diploma or the equivalent

23%

Some College Courses

14%

Associate's Degree or other 2-year degree

26%

Bachelor's Degree

34%

Master's Degree

First Professional Degree

Share of surveyed workers in Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents (SOC 13-2081) naming each level as required to be hired, 23 respondents, O*NET survey August 2022. Each employer sets its own minimum.

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–35 — education and training assignments by detailed occupation (Tables 5.3, 5.4); U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), O*NET 31.0 Database. Data captured September 30, 2026.

How to get hired

Sourced

Tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents typically need a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field. However, the level of education and experience required varies with the position and employer.

From the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook profile “Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents”, published August 27, 2026 · Read the full profile. National guidance; each employer runs its own hiring process.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2025–35 edition (XML compilation). Data captured September 30, 2026.

Academy and training

Sourced

Training to become competent (BLS)

SOC 13-2081: Moderate-term on-the-job training

Preparation level (O*NET)

Job zone: Medium Preparation Needed

Academy length, curriculum and paid-training policies are set by each employer and state; they are part of the employer collection stage.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–35 — education and training assignments by detailed occupation (Tables 5.3, 5.4). Data captured September 30, 2026.

Promotion ladder

Editorial

Federal grade and step: federal grade × step (GS/FWS/agency bands: FAA ATC, TSA SV, VA nurse, LEO special rates). Typical structure for a federal general schedule; titles, steps and timing differ by employer.

GS/GL-5/7/9 entry (Pathways / recent grad; some law-enforcement jobs start higher, e.g. FBI special agents at GL-10)
Career-ladder promotions to full-performance level (GS-9/11/12/13)
GS-14/15 (competitive)
Senior Executive Service
within-grade steps 1–10 (steps 2–4 yearly, 5–7 every 2 yrs, 8–10 every 3 yrs)
special rates: law-enforcement special base rates (GS-3–10); LEAP 25% premium for criminal investigators only

Source: GovJobs Wiki (editorial).

Pay

Sourced

Federal

$64,600

State

$63,610

Local

$57,610

All government

$62,370

Private sector

Not published

Median annual wage by employer type, national, May 2025. Federal includes the U.S. Postal Service; state and local include public schools and hospitals.

Employer type	Workers	10th pct.	25th	Median	75th	90th
Federal	25,930	$44,220	$50,770	$64,600	$95,870	$125,570
State	19,440	$43,310	$51,580	$63,610	$80,650	$98,510
Local	11,240	$37,480	$46,310	$57,610	$76,970	$99,400
All government	56,610	$42,000	$49,450	$62,370	$83,390	$114,550

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership. Data captured September 30, 2026.

State government pay plans

Official pay ranges for the job classes that match Revenue Agent / Tax Examiner (IRS and state) in 37 state civil-service plans. They cover state employees only, not cities, counties or school districts.

State	Job classes in the state plan	Annual range
Alabama	Revenue Tax Spec 1 class · effective September 1, 2026 · Alabama State Personnel Department	$65,436 – $109,982
Arkansas	Revenue Specialist, Tax Specialist, Tax Auditor I–II 4 classes · effective July 1, 2025 · Arkansas Department of Shared Administrative Services, Office of Personnel Management	$43,088 – $115,632
California	Tax Auditor, Board of Equalization, Tax Auditor, Employment Development Department, Tax Auditor, Franchise Tax Board, +4 more 7 classes · effective September 14, 2026 · California Department of Human Resources (CalHR)	$56,340 – $115,188
Colorado	Tax Examiner I–V, Revenue Agent Intern, Revenue Agent I–IV, Tax Compliance Agent I–III 13 classes · effective July 1, 2026 · Colorado Department of Personnel & Administration, Division of Human Resources (DHR)	$48,912 – $133,848
Connecticut	Revenue Agent 1–3, Revenue Examiner 1–4 7 classes · effective June 26, 2026 · Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Statewide Human Resources	$69,320 – $137,277
Delaware	Tax Auditor I–IV 4 classes · effective July 12, 2026 · Delaware Department of Human Resources, Classification and Compensation	$42,493 – $98,467
Florida	Revenue Specialist I–III, Tax Auditor I–V, Tax Specialist I–II, +3 more 13 classes · effective July 1, 2026 · Florida Department of Management Services (DMS), State Human Resource Management	$34,760 – $101,775
Georgia	Revenue Agent Trainee, Revenue Agent Trainee Non Exempt, Tax Examiner 1–3, +7 more 14 classes · effective July 10, 2024 · Georgia Department of Administrative Services (DOAS), Human Resources Administration — Compensation	$30,700 – $67,287
Idaho	Tax Compliance Officer 1–3, Tax Auditor 1–4, Tax Specialist 8 classes · effective June 8, 2025 · Idaho Division of Human Resources	$44,200 – $147,326
Illinois	Revenue Tax Specialist Trainee, Revenue Auditor Trainee, Revenue Tax Specialist I–III, Revenue Auditor I–III 8 classes · effective July 1, 2026 · Illinois Department of Central Management Services	$52,884 – $183,900
Indiana	Revenue Tax Specialist 3–2, Revenue Tax Auditor 3–1 5 classes · Indiana State Personnel Department	$47,320 – $104,338
Iowa	Revenue Agent 1–3, Revenue Examiner 1–3, Revenue Auditor 2–3 8 classes · effective June 19, 2026 · Iowa Department of Administrative Services	$41,933 – $94,037
Kentucky	Revenue Auditor I–IV 4 classes · effective September 16, 2026 · Kentucky Personnel Cabinet	$36,426 – $51,715
Louisiana	Revenue Tax Specialist 1–3, Revenue Tax Auditor 1–3 6 classes · effective March 3, 2025 · Louisiana Department of State Civil Service	$37,523 – $96,533
Maine	Tax Examiner I–III, Revenue Agent, Senior Revenue Agent, +2 more 7 classes · effective August 30, 2026 · Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of Human Resources	$41,350 – $84,718
Maryland	Revenue Examiner I–III, Revenue Field Auditor Trainee, Revenue Specialist I–III, +2 more 10 classes · effective July 1, 2026 · Maryland Department of Budget and Management (DBM)	$49,214 – $113,243
Massachusetts	Tax Examiner I–VII, Tax Auditor I–III 10 classes · effective July 12, 2026 · Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Human Resources Division (HRD)	$64,039 – $150,776
Minnesota	Revenue Examiner 1, Revenue Tax Specialist, Revenue Tax Specialist Int, +2 more 5 classes · effective July 2, 2026 · Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB)	$48,485 – $108,888
Mississippi	Revenue Specialist I–III 3 classes · effective July 1, 2026 · Mississippi State Personnel Board	$31,111 – $70,801
Nebraska	Revenue Agent, Revenue Agent Senior, Revenue Auditor I–IV, +2 more 12 classes · effective July 1, 2026 · Nebraska Department of Administrative Services, State Personnel Division	$40,506 – $103,401
Nevada	Tax Examiner I–II, Revenue Officer I–III 5 classes · effective July 1, 2026 · Nevada Department of Administration, Division of Human Resource Management (DHRM)	$49,047 – $91,496
New Mexico	Associate Tax Auditor, Tax Auditor, Senior Tax Auditor, Lead Tax Auditor 4 classes · effective July 4, 2026 · New Mexico State Personnel Office (SPO), Compensation and Classification	$47,050 – $113,663
New York	Tax Compliance Agent 1–3 3 classes · effective April 1, 2026 · New York State Department of Civil Service	$59,049 – $103,513
North Carolina	Revenue Officer I–II, Revenue Tax Auditor I–III, Revenue Field Auditor I–II 7 classes · effective February 1, 2026 · North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR)	$45,431 – $123,336
Ohio	Tax Examiner 1 class · effective July 1, 2026 · Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Classification & Compensation	$59,821 – $79,061
Oregon	Revenue Agent 1–3, Tax Auditor/Entry, Tax Auditor 1–2 6 classes · Oregon Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Chief Human Resources Office – Classification & Compensation	$45,564 – $112,464
Pennsylvania	Tax Examiner 1–2, Revenue Tax Auditor Trainee, Revenue Tax Auditor, Senior Revenue Tax Auditor 5 classes · effective July 1, 2026 · Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Office of Administration	$41,506 – $111,956
South Carolina	Revenue Officer 1 class · South Carolina Department of Administration, Division of State Human Resources	$53,142 – $90,372
South Dakota	Revenue Agent, Senior Revenue Agent 2 classes · effective July 1, 2026 · South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration (BHRA); Unified Judicial System for judicial classes	$49,005 – $89,003
Tennessee	Tax Auditor Intermediate, Tax Auditor Advanced, Tax Auditor Principal 3 classes · effective September 1, 2026 · Tennessee Department of Human Resources	$48,684 – $108,060
Texas	Tax Auditor I–VI 6 classes · effective September 1, 2025 · Texas State Auditor's Office (SAO), State Classification Team	$48,244 – $142,374
Utah	Tax Specialist I–III, Tax Examiner, Senior Tax Examiner 5 classes · effective June 21, 2025 · Utah Department of Government Operations, Division of Human Resource Management (DHRM)	$48,422 – $121,285
Vermont	Tax Compliance Officer I–IV, Tax Auditor I–V, Senior Tax Specialist 10 classes · effective July 12, 2026 · Vermont Department of Human Resources	$49,400 – $116,314
Washington	Revenue Agent 1–4, Revenue Auditor 1–4 8 classes · effective July 1, 2026 · Washington Office of Financial Management (OFM), State Human Resources	$49,296 – $110,952
West Virginia	Revenue Agent 1–2 2 classes · effective August 24, 2024 · West Virginia Department of Administration, Division of Personnel	$34,247 – $61,628
Wisconsin	Revenue Agent 2–5, Revenue Auditor 1–6 11 classes · effective June 28, 2026 · Wisconsin Department of Administration, Division of Personnel Management	$45,136 – $157,893
Wyoming	Tax Examiner, Senior Tax Examiner, Principal Tax Examiner 3 classes · effective July 1, 2026 · Wyoming Department of Administration & Information, Human Resources Division	$50,648 – $114,962

Lowest class minimum to highest class maximum. Hourly rates are converted at 2,080 hours a year, and other rates at the plan's pay periods; the plans publish the exact rates. Classes are matched to this job by title (GovJobsWiki editorial rule).

Sources: 37 official state pay plans, linked in each row.

Schedule

Sourced

Work schedule

Regular

86%

Irregular

10%

Seasonal

Typical work week

Less than 40 hours

16%

Share of surveyed workers in the occupation (O*NET work context, August 2022). Shift patterns and differentials depend on the employer.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), O*NET 31.0 Database. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Day-to-day work

Sourced

Send notices to taxpayers when accounts are delinquent.4.6
Confer with taxpayers or their representatives to discuss the issues, laws, and regulations involved in returns, and to resolve problems with returns.4.4
Notify taxpayers of any overpayment or underpayment, and either issue a refund or request further payment.4.4
Maintain records for each case, including contacts, telephone numbers, and actions taken.4.3
Contact taxpayers by mail or telephone to address discrepancies and to request supporting documentation.4.2
Answer questions from taxpayers and assist them in completing tax forms.4.2

The 6 most important of 6 core tasks for Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents, ranked by importance (1–5) in the O*NET survey of August 2022.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), O*NET 31.0 Database. Data captured September 30, 2026.

13Derived

By state

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Median annual wage for Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents (SOC 13-2081) in each state, all employers (BLS state estimates do not separate government from private). Highest first.

State	Workers	10th pct.	Median	90th pct.
New Jersey	1,430	$56,820	$96,420	$144,870
Alaska	60	$65,550	$94,630	$132,450
Arizona	230	$53,900	$92,680	$124,920
Connecticut	940	$64,080	$89,140	$127,410
Kansas	50	$42,830	$88,610	$117,810
Illinois	1,350	$55,190	$80,720	$121,720
Minnesota	1,150	$54,160	$79,000	$116,690
Ohio	990	$53,730	$76,240	$120,000
Massachusetts	1,260	$50,920	$75,560	$123,320
Nevada	280	$52,000	$75,500	$117,670
California	8,610	$50,210	$74,110	$126,940
Delaware	110	$51,860	$72,900	$119,970
Washington	770	$56,140	$72,850	$122,390
New York	3,550	$51,850	$72,610	$128,320
North Dakota	60	$45,780	$72,230	$108,890
Rhode Island	270	$54,330	$69,870	$113,760
Colorado	620	$52,050	$69,740	$118,720
Hawaii	80	$45,200	$67,210	$134,950
Maryland	560	$44,690	$66,900	$124,590
Iowa	210	$50,460	$66,860	$100,700
Oregon	430	$53,090	$65,830	$107,450
South Dakota	120	$50,110	$63,790	$90,180
Montana	130	$61,110	$63,610	$88,610
Michigan	1,080	$38,420	$63,440	$116,230
Maine	350	$49,630	$63,290	$113,760
North Carolina	1,300	$46,410	$61,950	$105,340
Wyoming	60	$51,540	$61,780	$79,440
Idaho	300	$45,910	$61,110	$93,780
South Carolina	280	$45,740	$61,110	$112,260
Wisconsin	500	$50,790	$59,990	$105,020
Virginia	1,800	$42,760	$59,610	$98,740
Nebraska	180	$38,740	$59,150	$92,080
Vermont	140	$44,350	$59,010	$92,890
New Hampshire	330	$38,450	$58,610	$100,360
Texas	3,980	$41,450	$58,200	$115,810
Alabama	1,300	$35,160	$58,100	$107,810
Kentucky	1,290	$42,000	$57,240	$74,920
Pennsylvania	3,540	$44,430	$56,870	$91,770
Indiana	550	$44,180	$56,570	$106,350
New Mexico	190	$45,930	$56,260	$79,710
Georgia	1,970	$41,670	$55,430	$96,430
Arkansas	440	$30,840	$55,140	$85,090
Oklahoma	240	$35,990	$52,480	$115,920
Tennessee	1,850	$40,330	$51,630	$90,000
West Virginia	290	$34,150	$50,730	$78,190
Missouri	2,280	$40,980	$50,250	$71,220
Louisiana	600	$35,600	$49,940	$97,960
Utah	3,470	$40,330	$49,940	$70,800
Florida	3,950	$39,640	$46,760	$105,370
Mississippi	710	$30,960	$41,860	$86,330

50 states with published estimates.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates. Data captured September 30, 2026.

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Lateral entry policy, certification reciprocity, lateral bonuses and moves between agencies
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Named entrance and licensing exams, with free practice tests where they exist
Not yet collected
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At a glance

Job familyInspection, Regulation & Revenue

LevelFederal, State, Local

Pay structureFederal grade and step

Occupation code13-2081 Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents

PreparationMedium Preparation Needed

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Alabama State Personnel Department — Alabama Merit Semi-Monthly Compensation Plan (effective 09/01/2026)

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (Alabama state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

Arkansas Department of Shared Administrative Services, Office of Personnel Management — Arkansas Executive Branch Pay Tables and Class Code List

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California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) — California State Civil Service Pay Scales — Section 17 Schematic Listing (with Section 16 Schematic Arrangement of Classes)

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Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Statewide Human Resources — Connecticut State Employee Compensation Plans and Job Class Specifications

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Delaware Department of Human Resources, Classification and Compensation — Delaware classification plan (class report) and FY2027 pay grade tables

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (State of Delaware government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Employment Projections 2025–35 — education and training assignments by detailed occupation (Tables 5.3, 5.4)

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public domain (U.S. government work)

Florida Department of Management Services (DMS), State Human Resource Management — Florida State Personnel System — Broadband Crosswalk (September 2026), Pay Grades and Broadband Pay Ranges (July 1, 2026)

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Georgia Department of Administrative Services (DOAS), Human Resources Administration — Compensation — Georgia State Salary Plans (SWD and LAW) with Job Profiles — September 2026

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Idaho Division of Human Resources — Idaho State Classifications and FY 2026–2027 Salary Structures

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Illinois Department of Central Management Services — Illinois CMS Alphabetic Index of Position Titles (FY 2027, effective July 1, 2026, corrected edition)

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (Illinois state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

Iowa Department of Administrative Services — Iowa FY 2027 Classification Plan and Pay Plans

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Kentucky Personnel Cabinet — Kentucky Classified and Unclassified 37.5 and 40-Hour Salary Schedule (effective September 16, 2026) and Job Class Specifications

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Louisiana Department of State Civil Service — Louisiana State Civil Service Pay Plan (Public Version) and Pay Schedules AS, MS, PS, SS, TS, WS

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Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of Human Resources — Maine State Government — Job Classification Specifications and Salary Schedules (BHR Salary Schedule Center)

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public information (Maine state government publication); facts republished with a link to the source

Maryland Department of Budget and Management (DBM) — Maryland State Salary Plan (title order) and FY 2027 salary schedules (effective July 1, 2026)

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public record (Maryland state government publication, DBM); facts republished with a link to the source

Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Human Resources Division (HRD) — Massachusetts Executive Branch Bargaining Unit Job Codes and Salary Charts

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Mississippi State Personnel Board — Mississippi Variable Compensation Plan FY 2027 and MSPB Career Catalog

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Nebraska Department of Administrative Services, State Personnel Division — Nebraska Classification & Pay Plan (July 1, 2026)

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U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public domain (U.S. government work)

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2025–35 edition (XML compilation)

Official source · data captured September 30, 2026 · Public domain (U.S. government work)

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Oregon Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Chief Human Resources Office – Classification & Compensation — Oregon Classification and Compensation: Job Profiles and Monthly Salary Rates by Representation

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Office of Administration — Pennsylvania Commonwealth Classification and Pay Plan (job classes and pay schedules)

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South Carolina Department of Administration, Division of State Human Resources — South Carolina Classified Pay Structure and State Job Classifications

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South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration (BHRA); Unified Judicial System for judicial classes — South Dakota Class Code Master and FY27 Pay Structures

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Colorado Department of Personnel & Administration, Division of Human Resources (DHR) — State of Colorado Pay Plan FY 2026-27 — Pay Plan with Steps, State Troopers and Medical Pay Plan

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Indiana State Personnel Department — State of Indiana Job Code Listing (August 2026)

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Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) — State of Minnesota Salary Plan — Classifications and Salary Ranges (report LR0067)

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Wyoming Department of Administration & Information, Human Resources Division — State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure — 2024 Market Rates (effective July 1, 2026)

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Tennessee Department of Human Resources — Tennessee DOHR Alpha Comp Plan (September 1, 2026)

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Texas State Auditor's Office (SAO), State Classification Team — Texas State Classification Plan — Job Description Index and Salary Schedules A, B and C (FY 2026–27)

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Vermont Department of Human Resources — Vermont Job Specifications and FY 2027 Classified, Corrections and State Police Pay Plans (Appendix II, July 12, 2026 – January 9, 2027)

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Washington Office of Financial Management (OFM), State Human Resources — Washington Classified Job Listing and OFM Salary Schedules (effective July 1, 2026)

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West Virginia Department of Administration, Division of Personnel — West Virginia Division of Personnel — Schedule of Salary Grades 2-26 (effective August 24, 2024) and Class Specifications

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Revenue Agent / Tax Examiner (IRS and state)

Overview

Titles employers use

Requirements

Education workers say the job requires

How to get hired

Academy and training

Promotion ladder

Pay

State government pay plans

Schedule

Day-to-day work

Related jobs

By state

Not yet collected