Legal & Financial, California

Accountant cost in Los Angeles, CA

A typical Accountant figure in Los Angeles is about $208 per hour, about 19% above the national figure of $175.

Typical cost

Typical in Los Angeles

$208

per hour

Fair price range: $95 to $417

On the low end
$95
On the high end
$417

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Los Angeles. 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
Los Angeles, CA$208
$95 to $417
National typical$175
$80 to $350
Huntington Beach, CA$207
$95 to $415
Pasadena, CA$207
$95 to $415
Thousand Oaks, CA$205
$94 to $410
Seattle, WA$214
$98 to $427
Alexandria, VA$215
$99 to $431

Other Legal & Financial costs in Los Angeles

Questions people ask

Accountant in Los Angeles: what does it cost?

In Los Angeles, CA, Accountant typically costs about $208 per hour, with most prices between $95 and $417.

Why is Los Angeles higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Accountant earn in Los Angeles, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Los Angeles about 19% 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.