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Legal & Financial, Washington

Bookkeeper cost in Seattle, WA

A typical Bookkeeper figure in Seattle is about $488 per month, about 22% above the national figure of $400.

Typical cost

Typical in Seattle

$488

per month

Fair price range: $244 to $1,100

On the low end
$244
On the high end
$1,100

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Seattle. 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
Seattle, WA$488
$244 to $1,100
National typical$400
$200 to $900
Bellevue, WA$502
$251 to $1,130
Kent, WA$458
$229 to $1,030
Everett, WA$454
$227 to $1,020
Los Angeles, CA$482
$241 to $1,085
Alexandria, VA$482
$241 to $1,085

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Questions people ask

Bookkeeper in Seattle: what does it cost?

In Seattle, WA, Bookkeeper typically costs about $488 per month, with most prices between $244 and $1,100.

Why is Seattle higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Bookkeeper earn in Seattle, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Seattle about 22% 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.