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Accountant cost in Irvine, CA

A typical Accountant figure in Irvine is about $213 per hour, about 22% above the national figure of $175.

Typical cost

Typical in Irvine

$213

per hour

Fair price range: $97 to $425

On the low end
$97
On the high end
$425

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Irvine. 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
Irvine, CA$213
$97 to $425
National typical$175
$80 to $350
Berkeley, CA$231
$106 to $462
Fremont, CA$231
$106 to $462
Oakland, CA$228
$104 to $455
Washington, DC$221
$101 to $441
Arlington, VA$219
$100 to $438

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Questions people ask

Accountant in Irvine: what does it cost?

In Irvine, CA, Accountant typically costs about $213 per hour, with most prices between $97 and $425.

Why is Irvine higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Accountant earn in Irvine, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Irvine about 22% 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.