Legal & Financial, Massachusetts

Accountant cost in Boston, MA

A typical Accountant figure in Boston is about $221 per hour, about 26% above the national figure of $175.

Typical cost

Typical in Boston

$221

per hour

On the low end
$101
On the high end
$441

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

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
Boston, MA$221
$101 to $441
National typical$175
$80 to $350
Cambridge, MA$222
$102 to $445
Worcester, MA$193
$88 to $385
Springfield, MA$180
$83 to $361
Bellevue, WA$220
$100 to $439
Berkeley, CA$231
$106 to $462

Other Legal & Financial costs in Boston

Questions people ask

Accountant in Boston: what does it cost?

In Boston, MA, Accountant typically costs about $221 per hour, with most prices between $101 and $441.

Why is Boston higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Accountant earn in Boston, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Boston about 26% 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.