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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

Fair price range: $158 to $475

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.

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How prices have moved

Up 3.9%past year

Up 39.0%over five years

How prices for tax return preparation and accounting fees have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Tax return preparation and other accounting fees, CUUR0000SS68023), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Firm size
  2. Specialty
  3. Business returns
  4. Advisory
  5. Location

Ways to pay less

  1. Use a local small firm
  2. Separate bookkeeping
  3. Ask for a monthly advisory retainer only if needed
  4. Prepare a P&L first
  5. Clarify what the rate includes

CPA in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
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.