Tax Examiner 1 pay range
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania · class code 03660
- Class code
- 03660
- Pay scale group
- ST 04
- Pay unit
- Year
- Bargaining unit
- A1
- State
- Pennsylvania
- The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania published pay range for Tax Examiner 1 is $41,506 to $61,927 per year.
- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Office of Administration keys this classification as class code 03660.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The Commonwealth job specification for this class is published by Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Office of Administration. The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 06/14/2013.
What the state says the job is
This is trainee level work in the review and examination of tax returns, schedules and associated documents of individuals and business entities. An employee in this job participates in an on-the-job training program designed to develop technical knowledge, competence and skill in reviewing and examining tax returns and associated documents in accordance with state tax laws, regulations and procedures. Employees participate in formal and informal training programs and classes designed to develop a working knowledge of tax laws, rules, regulations and procedures. As an employee gains technical knowledge and competence in assignments, the difficulty and complexity of examinations increases.
Examples of the work
Participates in formal, informal and on-the-job training programs designed to develop technical knowledge, competence and skill in examining tax returns and determining tax liability. Works with experienced examiners and trainers to gain a working knowledge of departmental policies and procedures, and to learn the Commonwealth’s tax laws, regulations, rulings, bulletins and other Department releases. Participates in a variety of individual and group training assignments to aid in the development of analytical and communications skills. Assists examiners in on-the-job training assignments and is assigned more difficult and complex examinations as the training program progresses.
Minimum qualifications
Two years of general office work; or An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Quoted from the Commonwealth job specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Office of Administration publishes this figure in Classification and Pay Plan (online, current annual salary ranges). Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
The Commonwealth also links this class code to its own job title and specification. That page is the official description of the classification; this page publishes its pay range.
The listed pay scale is available in the Commonwealth's current ST schedule.
Nearby classes in Pennsylvania
Tax Examiner 1 in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $30,700 | $47,095 | $30,700 to $47,095 |
Each state publishes its own range for a classification with this exact title. Duties, grade structures and bargaining units differ between states, so read each class page before comparing.