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Legal & Financial, New York

Accountant cost in New York, NY

A typical Accountant figure in New York is about $233 per hour, about 33% above the national figure of $175.

Typical cost

Typical in New York

$233

per hour

Fair price range: $106 to $466

On the low end
$106
On the high end
$466

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in New York. 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
New York, NY$233
$106 to $466
National typical$175
$80 to $350
Yonkers, NY$217
$99 to $434
Albany, NY$174
$80 to $348
Rochester, NY$167
$77 to $334
San Francisco, CA$238
$109 to $476
Honolulu, HI$203
$93 to $406

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Questions people ask

Accountant in New York: what does it cost?

In New York, NY, Accountant typically costs about $233 per hour, with most prices between $106 and $466.

Why is New York higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Accountant earn in New York, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put New York about 33% 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.