Texas has one of the largest and fastest-growing family office communities in the US, built on energy in Houston, real estate, private equity and technology in Dallas and Austin, and ranching across the state.
The family office landscape in Texas
Family offices in Texas are concentrated in and around:
Where family office candidates come from in Texas
Dallas and Houston have deep accounting talent from Big 4 offices and energy companies, and the University of Texas at Austin has one of the top-ranked accounting programs in the country.
Across the state, accountants and auditors earn an average of $90,370, 5% below the US average of $94,750 and #19 of 51. Financial managers average $180,170, 4% below the US average of $186,910 (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025). Family offices usually pay above these averages to win experienced people.
Family office salaries in Texas
| Role | Base salary in TX | Typical bonus |
|---|---|---|
| Family Office Controller | $170K–$235K | 15–25% |
| Family Office Accountant | $95K–$140K | 5–15% |
| Family Office Tax Manager | $145K–$205K | 10–20% |
| Family Office CFO | $295K–$470K | 25–50% |
| Family Office Chief of Staff | $145K–$245K | 15–30% |
| Family Office Operations Manager | $125K–$195K | 10–20% |
| Family Office Executive Assistant | $90K–$145K | 10–20% |
| Family Office Payroll Manager | $110K–$145K | 5–15% |
Our estimates for a single family office managing $250M–$1B, adjusted for Texas using BLS pay levels for accountants and financial managers (2% below the national midpoint). Try the salary calculator for other office sizes.
Taxes, trusts and the law in Texas
Texas has no state income tax, and investment firms and families moving from the Northeast and California have expanded Dallas and Austin's family office scene.
How Texas compares with nearby states
| State | Accountant avg. (BLS) | Financial manager avg. (BLS) | Family office controller (estimate) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $90,370 | $180,170 | $170K–$235K |
| Arkansas | $76,980 | $136,680 | $150K–$205K |
| Louisiana | $79,130 | $142,670 | $155K–$210K |
| Oklahoma | $91,350 | $151,850 | $165K–$225K |
What this means for hiring in Texas
Accountant pay in Texas sits mid-pack nationally (#19 of 51). A family office that offers a clearly defined role, a meaningful bonus and some flexibility can stand out against corporate employers here. No state tax on wages is a real recruiting advantage: someone moving from New York or California keeps noticeably more of the same salary in Texas. With several metro areas to draw from, most staff-level searches in Texas can be filled locally; senior roles still benefit from a confidential, recruiter-led search.
Family office questions for Texas
Why are family offices moving to Texas?
Texas has no state income tax, and Dallas, Houston and Austin have growing finance communities and deep accounting talent.
How much do family office jobs pay in Texas?
We estimate a family office controller in Texas earns about $170K–$235K base and an accountant about $95K–$140K. For context, accountants and auditors in Texas earn an average of $90,370 across all employers, 5% below the US average (BLS, May 2025).
Where are family offices in Texas?
Mostly around Dallas, Houston, Austin.
Does Texas have a state income tax on wages?
No. Texas has no state income tax, and investment firms and families moving from the Northeast and California have expanded Dallas and Austin's family office scene.