Bookkeeper Cost in Lake Charles

Rate benchmarks for bookkeeping and accounting services in the Lake Charles, LA metro area. Data derived from BLS OES 2024.

Accountant — Lake Charles

Experience Hourly Rate Monthly (20 hrs) Monthly (40 hrs)
Entry (0–3 yrs) $61.43/hr $1,229 $2,457
Mid (3–5 yrs) $79.24/hr $1,585 $3,170
Senior (5–10 yrs) $117.53/hr $2,351 $4,701
Lead (10+ yrs) $165.36/hr $3,307 $6,614

Tax Preparer — Lake Charles

Experience Hourly Rate Monthly (20 hrs) Monthly (40 hrs)
Entry (0–3 yrs) $29.66/hr $593 $1,186
Mid (3–5 yrs) $41.87/hr $837 $1,675
Senior (5–10 yrs) $53.44/hr $1,069 $2,138
Lead (10+ yrs) $85.87/hr $1,717 $3,435

Bookkeeper — Lake Charles

Experience Hourly Rate Monthly (20 hrs) Monthly (40 hrs)
Entry (0–3 yrs) $37.79/hr $756 $1,512
Mid (3–5 yrs) $49.21/hr $984 $1,968
Senior (5–10 yrs) $71.81/hr $1,436 $2,873
Lead (10+ yrs) $96.73/hr $1,935 $3,869

Data Entry / Bookkeeping Support — Lake Charles

Experience Hourly Rate Monthly (20 hrs) Monthly (40 hrs)
Entry (0–3 yrs) $33.97/hr $679 $1,359
Mid (3–5 yrs) $40.89/hr $818 $1,636
Senior (5–10 yrs) $59.37/hr $1,187 $2,375
Lead (10+ yrs) $82.43/hr $1,649 $3,297

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