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Accountant cost in Providence, RI

A typical Accountant figure in Providence is about $194 per hour, about 11% above the national figure of $175.

Typical cost

Typical in Providence

$194

per hour

Fair price range: $89 to $389

On the low end
$89
On the high end
$389

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Providence. 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
Providence, RI$194
$89 to $389
National typical$175
$80 to $350
Ann Arbor, MI$179
$82 to $357
Everett, WA$199
$91 to $397
Frisco, TX$181
$83 to $362
Hialeah, FL$179
$82 to $359
Hollywood, FL$179
$82 to $359

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Questions people ask

Accountant in Providence: what does it cost?

In Providence, RI, Accountant typically costs about $194 per hour, with most prices between $89 and $389.

Why is Providence higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Accountant earn in Providence, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Providence about 11% 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.