Legal & Financial, Florida

Accountant cost in Fort Lauderdale, FL

A typical Accountant figure in Fort Lauderdale is about $183 per hour, about 4% above the national figure of $175.

Typical cost

Typical in Fort Lauderdale

$183

per hour

Fair price range: $84 to $366

On the low end
$84
On the high end
$366

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Fort Lauderdale. 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
Fort Lauderdale, FL$183
$84 to $366
National typical$175
$80 to $350
West Palm Beach, FL$181
$83 to $362
Boca Raton, FL$186
$85 to $373
Hialeah, FL$179
$82 to $359
Bridgeport, CT$205
$94 to $410
Corona, CA$186
$85 to $371

Other Legal & Financial costs in Fort Lauderdale

Questions people ask

Accountant in Fort Lauderdale: what does it cost?

In Fort Lauderdale, FL, Accountant typically costs about $183 per hour, with most prices between $84 and $366.

Why is Fort Lauderdale higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Accountant earn in Fort Lauderdale, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Fort Lauderdale about 4% 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.