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Accountant cost in Albany, NY

A typical Accountant figure in Albany is about $174 per hour, close to the national figure of $175.

Typical cost

Typical in Albany

$174

per hour

Fair price range: $80 to $348

On the low end
$80
On the high end
$348

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Albany. Insurance, coverage, and the details of your situation can change the real number a lot. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 3.9%past year

Up 39.0%over five years

How prices for tax return preparation and accounting fees have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Tax return preparation and other accounting fees, CUUR0000SS68023), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Credential
  2. Business vs personal
  3. Season
  4. Software
  5. Audit support

Ways to pay less

  1. Bookkeeping year-round
  2. Use a package for taxes
  3. Bring organized records
  4. Ask about off-season rates
  5. Do not wait until April

Accountant in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Albany, NY$174
$80 to $348
National typical$175
$80 to $350
Rochester, NY$167
$77 to $334
Syracuse, NY$165
$75 to $329
Buffalo, NY$163
$75 to $326
Cape Coral, FL$169
$77 to $338
Chesapeake, VA$169
$77 to $338

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Questions people ask

Accountant in Albany: what does it cost?

In Albany, NY, Accountant typically costs about $174 per hour, with most prices between $80 and $348.

Why is Albany lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Accountant earn in Albany, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Albany close to the national figure.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.