Accounting Cost in Chico

Rate benchmarks for accountant services in the Chico, CA metro area. Based on BLS OES 2025 data.

Accountant — Chico

Experience Hourly Rate Monthly (20 hrs) Monthly (40 hrs)
Entry (0–3 yrs) $70.96/hr $1,419 $2,838
Mid (3–5 yrs) $91.80/hr $1,836 $3,672
Senior (5–10 yrs) $132.57/hr $2,651 $5,303
Lead (10+ yrs) $194.01/hr $3,880 $7,760

Tax Preparer — Chico

Experience Hourly Rate Monthly (20 hrs) Monthly (40 hrs)
Entry (0–3 yrs) $40.97/hr $819 $1,639
Mid (3–5 yrs) $49.16/hr $983 $1,966
Senior (5–10 yrs) $80.42/hr $1,608 $3,217
Lead (10+ yrs) $116.35/hr $2,327 $4,654

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