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Legal & Financial, Alabama

Accountant cost in Montgomery, AL

A typical Accountant figure in Montgomery is about $151 per hour, about 14% below the national figure of $175.

Typical cost

Typical in Montgomery

$151

per hour

Fair price range: $69 to $301

On the low end
$69
On the high end
$301

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Montgomery. 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
Montgomery, AL$151
$69 to $301
National typical$175
$80 to $350
Mobile, AL$149
$68 to $298
Birmingham, AL$158
$72 to $315
Huntsville, AL$162
$74 to $324
Amarillo, TX$151
$69 to $303
El Paso, TX$141
$65 to $282

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Questions people ask

Accountant in Montgomery: what does it cost?

In Montgomery, AL, Accountant typically costs about $151 per hour, with most prices between $69 and $301.

Why is Montgomery lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Accountant earn in Montgomery, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Montgomery about 14% 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.