Question 1

How much does a accountant cost in Raleigh?

Accepted Answer

In Raleigh, 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 Raleigh?

Accepted Answer

Accountant hourly rates in Raleigh 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 Raleigh?

Accepted Answer

Monthly retainers in Raleigh 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)	$70.67/hr	$1,413	$2,827
Mid (3–5 yrs)	$95.31/hr	$1,906	$3,813
Senior (5–10 yrs)	$141.05/hr	$2,821	$5,642
Lead (10+ yrs)	$206.47/hr	$4,129	$8,259

Experience	Hourly Rate	Monthly (20 hrs)	Monthly (40 hrs)
Entry (0–3 yrs)	$53.33/hr	$1,067	$2,133
Mid (3–5 yrs)	$68.30/hr	$1,366	$2,732
Senior (5–10 yrs)	$86.04/hr	$1,721	$3,442
Lead (10+ yrs)	$150.27/hr	$3,005	$6,011

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