Legal & Financial, District of Columbia
CPA cost in Washington, DC
A typical CPA figure in Washington is about $315 per hour, about 26% above the national figure of $250.
Typical cost
Typical in Washington
$315
per hour
- On the low end
- $189
- On the high end
- $567
Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Washington. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC | $315 | $189 to $567 |
| National typical | $250 | $150 to $450 |
| Irvine, CA | $304 | $182 to $547 |
| Arlington, VA | $313 | $188 to $563 |
| Bellevue, WA | $314 | $188 to $565 |
| Berkeley, CA | $330 | $198 to $594 |
| Boston, MA | $315 | $189 to $567 |
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Questions people ask
CPA in Washington: what does it cost?
In Washington, DC, CPA typically costs about $315 per hour, with most prices between $189 and $567.
Why is Washington higher than the national price?
This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind CPA earn in Washington, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Washington about 26% 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.