Accounting Cost in Columbia

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

Accountant — Columbia

Experience Hourly Rate Monthly (20 hrs) Monthly (40 hrs)
Entry (0–3 yrs) $63.41/hr $1,268 $2,536
Mid (3–5 yrs) $81.79/hr $1,636 $3,272
Senior (5–10 yrs) $114.57/hr $2,291 $4,583
Lead (10+ yrs) $167.53/hr $3,351 $6,701

Tax Preparer — Columbia

Experience Hourly Rate Monthly (20 hrs) Monthly (40 hrs)
Entry (0–3 yrs) $54.00/hr $1,080 $2,160
Mid (3–5 yrs) $86.52/hr $1,730 $3,461
Senior (5–10 yrs) $143.21/hr $2,864 $5,728
Lead (10+ yrs) $183.49/hr $3,670 $7,340

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