Bookkeeper Cost in Bakersfield

Rate benchmarks for bookkeeping and accounting services in the Bakersfield-Delano, CA metro area. Data derived from BLS OES 2024.

Accountant — Bakersfield

Experience Hourly Rate Monthly (20 hrs) Monthly (40 hrs)
Entry (0–3 yrs) $72.25/hr $1,445 $2,890
Mid (3–5 yrs) $94.70/hr $1,894 $3,788
Senior (5–10 yrs) $137.31/hr $2,746 $5,492
Lead (10+ yrs) $197.30/hr $3,946 $7,892

Budget Analyst — Bakersfield

Experience Hourly Rate Monthly (20 hrs) Monthly (40 hrs)
Entry (0–3 yrs) $78.50/hr $1,570 $3,140
Mid (3–5 yrs) $102.38/hr $2,048 $4,095
Senior (5–10 yrs) $153.05/hr $3,061 $6,122
Lead (10+ yrs) $202.77/hr $4,055 $8,111

Tax Preparer — Bakersfield

Experience Hourly Rate Monthly (20 hrs) Monthly (40 hrs)
Entry (0–3 yrs) $80.56/hr $1,611 $3,222
Mid (3–5 yrs) $109.66/hr $2,193 $4,386
Senior (5–10 yrs) $149.04/hr $2,981 $5,962
Lead (10+ yrs) $197.04/hr $3,941 $7,882

Bookkeeper — Bakersfield

Experience Hourly Rate Monthly (20 hrs) Monthly (40 hrs)
Entry (0–3 yrs) $49.39/hr $988 $1,976
Mid (3–5 yrs) $60.62/hr $1,212 $2,425
Senior (5–10 yrs) $81.71/hr $1,634 $3,268
Lead (10+ yrs) $113.41/hr $2,268 $4,537

Data Entry / Bookkeeping Support — Bakersfield

Experience Hourly Rate Monthly (20 hrs) Monthly (40 hrs)
Entry (0–3 yrs) $40.51/hr $810 $1,620
Mid (3–5 yrs) $51.24/hr $1,025 $2,050
Senior (5–10 yrs) $67.42/hr $1,348 $2,697
Lead (10+ yrs) $83.22/hr $1,665 $3,329

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