Accounting Cost in Seattle

Rate benchmarks for accountant services in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. Data derived from BLS OES 2024.

Accountant — Seattle

Experience Hourly Rate Monthly (20 hrs) Monthly (40 hrs)
Entry (0–3 yrs) $87.38/hr $1,748 $3,495
Mid (3–5 yrs) $117.45/hr $2,349 $4,698
Senior (5–10 yrs) $172.14/hr $3,443 $6,886
Lead (10+ yrs) $236.49/hr $4,730 $9,460

Tax Preparer — Seattle

Experience Hourly Rate Monthly (20 hrs) Monthly (40 hrs)
Entry (0–3 yrs) $73.25/hr $1,465 $2,930
Mid (3–5 yrs) $92.28/hr $1,846 $3,691
Senior (5–10 yrs) $145.56/hr $2,911 $5,822
Lead (10+ yrs) $194.46/hr $3,889 $7,778

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