EA Salary in India & US 2026: What Tax Pros Actually Earn
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At entry level (0-2 years), EAs typically earn ₹5–8 LPA in roles like US Tax Associate, Form 1040 Specialist, or Corporate Tax Junior.
At mid level (3-7 years), pay rises to ₹12–20 LPA in roles like Senior US Tax Reviewer, IRS Representation Manager, or Tax Consultant.
At senior level (7+ years), EAs earn ₹25–40+ LPA in roles like US Tax Practice Owner, US Tax Director, or Senior KPO Head.
EA salary abroad
United States: $70K–120K per year.
Canada: CAD 60K–95K per year.
UAE / US expat postings: AED 150K–260K per year, tax-free.
Why India is a major EA hub
India's large US-tax KPO and outsourcing sector is a significant driver of EA demand — firms serving US clients need EAs with unlimited IRS representation rights, which is exactly what the credential grants regardless of where the EA is physically based.
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