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Bookkeeper cost in Oakland, CA

A typical Bookkeeper figure in Oakland is about $514 per month, about 28% above the national figure of $400.

Typical cost

Typical in Oakland

$514

per month

Fair price range: $257 to $1,155

On the low end
$257
On the high end
$1,155

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Oakland. 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
Oakland, CA$514
$257 to $1,155
National typical$400
$200 to $900
Irvine, CA$492
$246 to $1,105
Thousand Oaks, CA$480
$240 to $1,080
Los Angeles, CA$482
$241 to $1,085
Arlington, VA$490
$245 to $1,105
Stamford, CT$498
$249 to $1,120

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Questions people ask

Bookkeeper in Oakland: what does it cost?

In Oakland, CA, Bookkeeper typically costs about $514 per month, with most prices between $257 and $1,155.

Why is Oakland higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Bookkeeper earn in Oakland, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Oakland about 28% 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.