Legal & Financial, South Carolina

Accountant cost in Columbia, SC

A typical Accountant figure in Columbia is about $151 per hour, about 13% below the national figure of $175.

Typical cost

Typical in Columbia

$151

per hour

On the low end
$69
On the high end
$303

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Columbia. 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
Columbia, SC$151
$69 to $303
National typical$175
$80 to $350
Greenville, SC$163
$75 to $326
Charleston, SC$176
$81 to $352
Albuquerque, NM$162
$74 to $324
Des Moines, IA$162
$74 to $324
Greensboro, NC$163
$75 to $326

Other Legal & Financial costs in Columbia

Questions people ask

Accountant in Columbia: what does it cost?

In Columbia, SC, Accountant typically costs about $151 per hour, with most prices between $69 and $303.

Why is Columbia lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Accountant earn in Columbia, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Columbia about 13% below 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.