Legal & Financial, Iowa

Accountant cost in Des Moines, IA

A typical Accountant figure in Des Moines is about $162 per hour, about 7% below the national figure of $175.

Typical cost

Typical in Des Moines

$162

per hour

On the low end
$74
On the high end
$324

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Des Moines. 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
Des Moines, IA$162
$74 to $324
National typical$175
$80 to $350
Cedar Rapids, IA$156
$71 to $312
Albuquerque, NM$162
$74 to $324
Columbia, SC$151
$69 to $303
Greensboro, NC$163
$75 to $326
Huntsville, AL$162
$74 to $324

Other Legal & Financial costs in Des Moines

Questions people ask

Accountant in Des Moines: what does it cost?

In Des Moines, IA, Accountant typically costs about $162 per hour, with most prices between $74 and $324.

Why is Des Moines lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Accountant earn in Des Moines, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Des Moines about 7% 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.