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
- 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.