Accounting Cost in Columbia

Rate benchmarks for accountant services in the Columbia, SC metro area. Data derived from BLS OES 2024.

Accountant — Columbia

Experience Hourly Rate Monthly (20 hrs) Monthly (40 hrs)
Entry (0–3 yrs) $56.29/hr $1,126 $2,252
Mid (3–5 yrs) $75.85/hr $1,517 $3,034
Senior (5–10 yrs) $111.34/hr $2,227 $4,453
Lead (10+ yrs) $165.54/hr $3,311 $6,622

Tax Preparer — Columbia

Experience Hourly Rate Monthly (20 hrs) Monthly (40 hrs)
Entry (0–3 yrs) $52.21/hr $1,044 $2,088
Mid (3–5 yrs) $75.32/hr $1,506 $3,013
Senior (5–10 yrs) $141.79/hr $2,836 $5,672
Lead (10+ yrs) $180.05/hr $3,601 $7,202

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