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Accountant cost in Bellevue, WA

A typical Accountant figure in Bellevue is about $220 per hour, about 25% above the national figure of $175.

Typical cost

Typical in Bellevue

$220

per hour

Fair price range: $100 to $439

On the low end
$100
On the high end
$439

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Bellevue. 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
Bellevue, WA$220
$100 to $439
National typical$175
$80 to $350
Seattle, WA$214
$98 to $427
Kent, WA$200
$92 to $401
Everett, WA$199
$91 to $397
Berkeley, CA$231
$106 to $462
Boston, MA$221
$101 to $441

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Questions people ask

Accountant in Bellevue: what does it cost?

In Bellevue, WA, Accountant typically costs about $220 per hour, with most prices between $100 and $439.

Why is Bellevue higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Accountant earn in Bellevue, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Bellevue about 25% above 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.