Question 1

How much does a accountant cost in Durham?

Accepted Answer

In Durham, freelance accountants typically charge rates based on local market data from the BLS. See the rate tables above for hourly rates and monthly retainer benchmarks by role and experience level.

Question 2

What does a accountant cost per hour in Durham?

Accepted Answer

Accountant hourly rates in Durham vary by experience. Entry-level rates are lower than senior or lead rates. See the detailed breakdown by experience tier in the tables above.

Question 3

How much is a monthly retainer in Durham?

Accepted Answer

Monthly retainers in Durham typically range based on hours per month (commonly 20 or 40 hours) multiplied by the hourly rate. Our tables show both 20-hour and 40-hour monthly retainer estimates.

Experience	Hourly Rate	Monthly (20 hrs)	Monthly (40 hrs)
Entry (0–3 yrs)	$76.87/hr	$1,537	$3,075
Mid (3–5 yrs)	$100.56/hr	$2,011	$4,022
Senior (5–10 yrs)	$157.30/hr	$3,146	$6,292
Lead (10+ yrs)	$234.91/hr	$4,698	$9,396

Experience	Hourly Rate	Monthly (20 hrs)	Monthly (40 hrs)
Entry (0–3 yrs)	$49.66/hr	$993	$1,986
Mid (3–5 yrs)	$67.47/hr	$1,349	$2,699
Senior (5–10 yrs)	$104.75/hr	$2,095	$4,190
Lead (10+ yrs)	$146.83/hr	$2,937	$5,873

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