Accounting Cost in Boston

Rate benchmarks for accountant services in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. Based on BLS OES 2025 data.

Accountant — Boston

Experience Hourly Rate Monthly (20 hrs) Monthly (40 hrs)
Entry (0–3 yrs) $86.97/hr $1,739 $3,479
Mid (3–5 yrs) $118.36/hr $2,367 $4,734
Senior (5–10 yrs) $175.99/hr $3,520 $7,040
Lead (10+ yrs) $248.05/hr $4,961 $9,922

Tax Preparer — Boston

Experience Hourly Rate Monthly (20 hrs) Monthly (40 hrs)
Entry (0–3 yrs) $65.61/hr $1,312 $2,624
Mid (3–5 yrs) $86.92/hr $1,738 $3,477
Senior (5–10 yrs) $134.65/hr $2,693 $5,386
Lead (10+ yrs) $184.29/hr $3,686 $7,372

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