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Bookkeeper cost in Berkeley, CA

A typical Bookkeeper figure in Berkeley is about $522 per month, about 30% above the national figure of $400.

Typical cost

Typical in Berkeley

$522

per month

Fair price range: $261 to $1,175

On the low end
$261
On the high end
$1,175

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Berkeley. 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 3.1%past year

Up 23.9%over five years

How prices for services other than rent have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Services less rent of shelter, CUUR0000SASL2RS), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Transaction volume
  2. Software
  3. Payroll
  4. Catch-up work
  5. Industry

Ways to pay less

  1. Keep receipts digital
  2. Use bank rules
  3. Do a catch-up project once
  4. Skip daily categorization
  5. Ask for a fixed monthly fee

Bookkeeper in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Berkeley, CA$522
$261 to $1,175
National typical$400
$200 to $900
Fremont, CA$522
$261 to $1,175
Irvine, CA$492
$246 to $1,105
Santa Barbara, CA$506
$253 to $1,140
Bellevue, WA$502
$251 to $1,130
Boston, MA$504
$252 to $1,135

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Questions people ask

Bookkeeper in Berkeley: what does it cost?

In Berkeley, CA, Bookkeeper typically costs about $522 per month, with most prices between $261 and $1,175.

Why is Berkeley higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Bookkeeper earn in Berkeley, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Berkeley about 30% 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.