Bookkeeper Cost in San Diego
Rate benchmarks for bookkeeping and accounting services in the
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. Data derived from BLS OES 2024.
Accountant — San Diego
| Experience | Hourly Rate | Monthly (20 hrs) | Monthly (40 hrs) |
| Entry (0–3 yrs) | $81.24/hr | $1,625 | $3,250 |
| Mid (3–5 yrs) | $110.42/hr | $2,208 | $4,417 |
| Senior (5–10 yrs) | $169.33/hr | $3,387 | $6,773 |
| Lead (10+ yrs) | $253.64/hr | $5,073 | $10,146 |
Budget Analyst — San Diego
| Experience | Hourly Rate | Monthly (20 hrs) | Monthly (40 hrs) |
| Entry (0–3 yrs) | $92.91/hr | $1,858 | $3,716 |
| Mid (3–5 yrs) | $122.86/hr | $2,457 | $4,914 |
| Senior (5–10 yrs) | $160.06/hr | $3,201 | $6,402 |
| Lead (10+ yrs) | $212.33/hr | $4,247 | $8,493 |
Credit Analyst — San Diego
| Experience | Hourly Rate | Monthly (20 hrs) | Monthly (40 hrs) |
| Entry (0–3 yrs) | $72.85/hr | $1,457 | $2,914 |
| Mid (3–5 yrs) | $93.23/hr | $1,865 | $3,729 |
| Senior (5–10 yrs) | $140.35/hr | $2,807 | $5,614 |
| Lead (10+ yrs) | $256.40/hr | $5,128 | $10,256 |
Tax Preparer — San Diego
| Experience | Hourly Rate | Monthly (20 hrs) | Monthly (40 hrs) |
| Entry (0–3 yrs) | $70.96/hr | $1,419 | $2,838 |
| Mid (3–5 yrs) | $94.46/hr | $1,889 | $3,779 |
| Senior (5–10 yrs) | $147.56/hr | $2,951 | $5,902 |
| Lead (10+ yrs) | $205.06/hr | $4,101 | $8,202 |
Bookkeeper — San Diego
| Experience | Hourly Rate | Monthly (20 hrs) | Monthly (40 hrs) |
| Entry (0–3 yrs) | $51.31/hr | $1,026 | $2,052 |
| Mid (3–5 yrs) | $67.04/hr | $1,341 | $2,682 |
| Senior (5–10 yrs) | $89.36/hr | $1,787 | $3,574 |
| Lead (10+ yrs) | $122.79/hr | $2,456 | $4,911 |
Data Entry / Bookkeeping Support — San Diego
| Experience | Hourly Rate | Monthly (20 hrs) | Monthly (40 hrs) |
| Entry (0–3 yrs) | $41.46/hr | $829 | $1,658 |
| Mid (3–5 yrs) | $51.01/hr | $1,020 | $2,040 |
| Senior (5–10 yrs) | $68.04/hr | $1,361 | $2,721 |
| Lead (10+ yrs) | $83.84/hr | $1,677 | $3,354 |
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