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Accountant cost in Virginia Beach, VA

A typical Accountant figure in Virginia Beach is about $171 per hour, about 3% below the national figure of $175.

Typical cost

Typical in Virginia Beach

$171

per hour

Fair price range: $78 to $341

On the low end
$78
On the high end
$341

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Virginia Beach. 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
Virginia Beach, VA$171
$78 to $341
National typical$175
$80 to $350
Chesapeake, VA$169
$77 to $338
Richmond, VA$178
$81 to $355
Norfolk, VA$166
$76 to $333
Boise, ID$168
$77 to $336
Colorado Springs, CO$177
$81 to $354

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Questions people ask

Accountant in Virginia Beach: what does it cost?

In Virginia Beach, VA, Accountant typically costs about $171 per hour, with most prices between $78 and $341.

Why is Virginia Beach lower than the national price?

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