Bookkeeping Cost in Seattle

Rate benchmarks for bookkeeper services in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. Based on BLS OES 2025 data.

Budget Analyst — Seattle

Experience Hourly Rate Monthly (20 hrs) Monthly (40 hrs)
Entry (0–3 yrs) $86.70/hr $1,734 $3,468
Mid (3–5 yrs) $123.02/hr $2,460 $4,921
Senior (5–10 yrs) $179.44/hr $3,589 $7,178
Lead (10+ yrs) $246.29/hr $4,926 $9,852

Credit Analyst — Seattle

Experience Hourly Rate Monthly (20 hrs) Monthly (40 hrs)
Entry (0–3 yrs) $80.72/hr $1,614 $3,229
Mid (3–5 yrs) $111.41/hr $2,228 $4,456
Senior (5–10 yrs) $166.83/hr $3,337 $6,673
Lead (10+ yrs) $241.64/hr $4,833 $9,666

Bookkeeper — Seattle

Experience Hourly Rate Monthly (20 hrs) Monthly (40 hrs)
Entry (0–3 yrs) $55.97/hr $1,119 $2,239
Mid (3–5 yrs) $71.45/hr $1,429 $2,858
Senior (5–10 yrs) $95.11/hr $1,902 $3,804
Lead (10+ yrs) $121.88/hr $2,438 $4,875

Data Entry / Bookkeeping Support — Seattle

Experience Hourly Rate Monthly (20 hrs) Monthly (40 hrs)
Entry (0–3 yrs) $46.61/hr $932 $1,864
Mid (3–5 yrs) $55.55/hr $1,111 $2,222
Senior (5–10 yrs) $80.06/hr $1,601 $3,202
Lead (10+ yrs) $100.20/hr $2,004 $4,008

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