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Legal & Financial, Washington

CPA cost in Seattle, WA

A typical CPA figure in Seattle is about $305 per hour, about 22% above the national figure of $250.

Typical cost

Typical in Seattle

$305

per hour

Fair price range: $183 to $549

On the low end
$183
On the high end
$549

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 3.9%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
Seattle, WA$305
$183 to $549
National typical$250
$150 to $450
Bellevue, WA$314
$188 to $565
Kent, WA$286
$172 to $515
Everett, WA$284
$170 to $511
Los Angeles, CA$298
$179 to $536
Alexandria, VA$308
$185 to $554

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Questions people ask

CPA in Seattle: what does it cost?

In Seattle, WA, CPA typically costs about $305 per hour, with most prices between $183 and $549.

Why is Seattle higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind CPA 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.