Legal & Financial, California

Accountant cost in Berkeley, CA

A typical Accountant figure in Berkeley is about $231 per hour, about 32% above the national figure of $175.

Typical cost

Typical in Berkeley

$231

per hour

Fair price range: $106 to $462

On the low end
$106
On the high end
$462

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Berkeley. 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
Berkeley, CA$231
$106 to $462
National typical$175
$80 to $350
Fremont, CA$231
$106 to $462
Irvine, CA$213
$97 to $425
Santa Barbara, CA$213
$97 to $425
Bellevue, WA$220
$100 to $439
Boston, MA$221
$101 to $441

Other Legal & Financial costs in Berkeley

Questions people ask

Accountant in Berkeley: what does it cost?

In Berkeley, CA, Accountant typically costs about $231 per hour, with most prices between $106 and $462.

Why is Berkeley higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Accountant earn in Berkeley, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Berkeley about 32% 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.