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Bookkeeper cost in Philadelphia, PA

A typical Bookkeeper figure in Philadelphia is about $424 per month, about 6% above the national figure of $400.

Typical cost

Typical in Philadelphia

$424

per month

Fair price range: $212 to $954

On the low end
$212
On the high end
$954

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Philadelphia. 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
Philadelphia, PA$424
$212 to $954
National typical$400
$200 to $900
Pittsburgh, PA$376
$188 to $846
Allentown, PA$382
$191 to $860
Erie, PA$350
$175 to $788
Ann Arbor, MI$418
$209 to $940
Everett, WA$454
$227 to $1,020

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Questions people ask

Bookkeeper in Philadelphia: what does it cost?

In Philadelphia, PA, Bookkeeper typically costs about $424 per month, with most prices between $212 and $954.

Why is Philadelphia higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Bookkeeper earn in Philadelphia, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Philadelphia about 6% 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.