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Legal & Financial, Washington

Accountant cost in Seattle, WA

A typical Accountant figure in Seattle is about $214 per hour, about 22% above the national figure of $175.

Typical cost

Typical in Seattle

$214

per hour

Fair price range: $98 to $427

On the low end
$98
On the high end
$427

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Seattle. 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
Seattle, WA$214
$98 to $427
National typical$175
$80 to $350
Bellevue, WA$220
$100 to $439
Kent, WA$200
$92 to $401
Everett, WA$199
$91 to $397
Los Angeles, CA$208
$95 to $417
Alexandria, VA$215
$99 to $431

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Questions people ask

Accountant in Seattle: what does it cost?

In Seattle, WA, Accountant typically costs about $214 per hour, with most prices between $98 and $427.

Why is Seattle higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Accountant earn in Seattle, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Seattle about 22% 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.