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Legal & Financial, California

Accountant cost in Oakland, CA

A typical Accountant figure in Oakland is about $228 per hour, about 30% above the national figure of $175.

Typical cost

Typical in Oakland

$228

per hour

Fair price range: $104 to $455

On the low end
$104
On the high end
$455

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Oakland. 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
Oakland, CA$228
$104 to $455
National typical$175
$80 to $350
Irvine, CA$213
$97 to $425
Thousand Oaks, CA$205
$94 to $410
Los Angeles, CA$208
$95 to $417
Arlington, VA$219
$100 to $438
Stamford, CT$219
$100 to $438

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Questions people ask

Accountant in Oakland: what does it cost?

In Oakland, CA, Accountant typically costs about $228 per hour, with most prices between $104 and $455.

Why is Oakland higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Accountant earn in Oakland, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Oakland about 30% 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.