Accounting Cost in Portland

Rate benchmarks for accountant services in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. Data derived from BLS OES 2024.

Accountant — Portland

Experience Hourly Rate Monthly (20 hrs) Monthly (40 hrs)
Entry (0–3 yrs) $72.83/hr $1,457 $2,913
Mid (3–5 yrs) $97.59/hr $1,952 $3,904
Senior (5–10 yrs) $142.03/hr $2,841 $5,681
Lead (10+ yrs) $205.80/hr $4,116 $8,232

Tax Preparer — Portland

Experience Hourly Rate Monthly (20 hrs) Monthly (40 hrs)
Entry (0–3 yrs) $61.68/hr $1,234 $2,467
Mid (3–5 yrs) $71.95/hr $1,439 $2,878
Senior (5–10 yrs) $105.87/hr $2,117 $4,235
Lead (10+ yrs) $143.43/hr $2,869 $5,737

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