Legal & Financial, Pennsylvania
CPA cost in Philadelphia, PA
A typical CPA figure in Philadelphia is about $264 per hour, about 5% above the national figure of $250.
Typical cost
Typical in Philadelphia
$264
per hour
- On the low end
- $158
- On the high end
- $475
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.
What moves the price
- Firm size
- Specialty
- Business returns
- Advisory
- Location
Ways to pay less
- Use a local small firm
- Separate bookkeeping
- Ask for a monthly advisory retainer only if needed
- Prepare a P&L first
- Clarify what the rate includes
CPA in similar cities
| Place | Typical | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | $264 | $158 to $475 |
| National typical | $250 | $150 to $450 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $234 | $140 to $421 |
| Allentown, PA | $235 | $141 to $423 |
| Erie, PA | $213 | $128 to $383 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $255 | $153 to $459 |
| Everett, WA | $284 | $170 to $511 |
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Questions people ask
CPA in Philadelphia: what does it cost?
In Philadelphia, PA, CPA typically costs about $264 per hour, with most prices between $158 and $475.
Why is Philadelphia higher than the national price?
This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind CPA earn in Philadelphia, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Philadelphia about 5% 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.