Legal & Financial, Florida

Accountant cost in Tampa, FL

A typical Accountant figure in Tampa is about $173 per hour, close to the national figure of $175.

Typical cost

Typical in Tampa

$173

per hour

Fair price range: $79 to $347

On the low end
$79
On the high end
$347

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Tampa. 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
Tampa, FL$173
$79 to $347
National typical$175
$80 to $350
Orlando, FL$172
$79 to $343
Pembroke Pines, FL$178
$81 to $355
Fort Myers, FL$171
$78 to $341
Atlanta, GA$181
$83 to $362
Aurora, CO$196
$90 to $392

Other Legal & Financial costs in Tampa

Questions people ask

Accountant in Tampa: what does it cost?

In Tampa, FL, Accountant typically costs about $173 per hour, with most prices between $79 and $347.

Why is Tampa lower than the national price?

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