Legal & Financial, Pennsylvania

CPA cost in Pittsburgh, PA

A typical CPA figure in Pittsburgh is about $234 per hour, about 6% below the national figure of $250.

Typical cost

Typical in Pittsburgh

$234

per hour

On the low end
$140
On the high end
$421

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Pittsburgh. Insurance, coverage, and the details of your situation can change the real number a lot. Not a quote.

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
Pittsburgh, PA$234
$140 to $421
National typical$250
$150 to $450
Allentown, PA$235
$141 to $423
Erie, PA$213
$128 to $383
Scranton, PA$210
$126 to $378
Norfolk, VA$238
$143 to $428
Arlington, TX$241
$145 to $434

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Questions people ask

CPA in Pittsburgh: what does it cost?

In Pittsburgh, PA, CPA typically costs about $234 per hour, with most prices between $140 and $421.

Why is Pittsburgh lower than the national price?

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