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Accountant cost in St. Petersburg, FL

A typical Accountant figure in St. Petersburg is about $170 per hour, about 3% below the national figure of $175.

Typical cost

Typical in St. Petersburg

$170

per hour

Fair price range: $78 to $340

On the low end
$78
On the high end
$340

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in St. Petersburg. 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
St. Petersburg, FL$170
$78 to $340
National typical$175
$80 to $350
Fort Myers, FL$171
$78 to $341
Cape Coral, FL$169
$77 to $338
Clearwater, FL$168
$77 to $336
Boise, ID$168
$77 to $336
Colorado Springs, CO$177
$81 to $354

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Questions people ask

Accountant in St. Petersburg: what does it cost?

In St. Petersburg, FL, Accountant typically costs about $170 per hour, with most prices between $78 and $340.

Why is St. Petersburg lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Accountant earn in St. Petersburg, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put St. Petersburg about 3% 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.