Accounting Cost in Houston

Rate benchmarks for accountant services in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. Based on BLS OES 2025 data.

Accountant — Houston

Experience Hourly Rate Monthly (20 hrs) Monthly (40 hrs)
Entry (0–3 yrs) $78.79/hr $1,576 $3,152
Mid (3–5 yrs) $100.56/hr $2,011 $4,022
Senior (5–10 yrs) $149.05/hr $2,981 $5,962
Lead (10+ yrs) $221.53/hr $4,431 $8,861

Tax Preparer — Houston

Experience Hourly Rate Monthly (20 hrs) Monthly (40 hrs)
Entry (0–3 yrs) $79.18/hr $1,584 $3,167
Mid (3–5 yrs) $120.77/hr $2,415 $4,831
Senior (5–10 yrs) $170.66/hr $3,413 $6,826
Lead (10+ yrs) $211.62/hr $4,232 $8,465

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