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Legal & Financial, District of Columbia

Accountant cost in Washington, DC

A typical Accountant figure in Washington is about $221 per hour, about 26% above the national figure of $175.

Typical cost

Typical in Washington

$221

per hour

Fair price range: $101 to $441

On the low end
$101
On the high end
$441

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Washington. 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
Washington, DC$221
$101 to $441
National typical$175
$80 to $350
Irvine, CA$213
$97 to $425
Arlington, VA$219
$100 to $438
Bellevue, WA$220
$100 to $439
Berkeley, CA$231
$106 to $462
Boston, MA$221
$101 to $441

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Questions people ask

Accountant in Washington: what does it cost?

In Washington, DC, Accountant typically costs about $221 per hour, with most prices between $101 and $441.

Why is Washington higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Accountant earn in Washington, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Washington about 26% 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.