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Legal & Financial, Missouri

Accountant cost in Kansas City, MO

A typical Accountant figure in Kansas City is about $165 per hour, about 6% below the national figure of $175.

Typical cost

Typical in Kansas City

$165

per hour

Fair price range: $75 to $329

On the low end
$75
On the high end
$329

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Kansas City. 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
Kansas City, MO$165
$75 to $329
National typical$175
$80 to $350
St. Louis, MO$161
$74 to $322
Springfield, MO$150
$69 to $299
Athens, GA$160
$73 to $320
Cartersville, GA$171
$78 to $341
Cheyenne, WY$158
$72 to $315

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Questions people ask

Accountant in Kansas City: what does it cost?

In Kansas City, MO, Accountant typically costs about $165 per hour, with most prices between $75 and $329.

Why is Kansas City lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Accountant earn in Kansas City, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Kansas City about 6% 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.