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Bookkeeper pricing calculator
Set bookkeeping fees around transaction volume, systems, deadlines, and the monthly close clients rely on.
Calculate my bookkeeper ratePre-filled with editable planning inputs for this occupation.
A practical way to price bookkeeper work
monthly packages tied to transaction volume and service scope, with separate hourly or project pricing for cleanup and catch-up work.
The RateWise calculator starts with your costs and desired income, then divides that target by your realistic billable hours. Use the result as a planning floor and tailor the client-facing quote to scope and local conditions.
What changes the price?
- transaction volume, accounts, and reconciliations
- software, reporting, payroll coordination, and deadlines
- cleanup work, catch-up periods, and client responsiveness
Minimum-job example
A monthly minimum protects onboarding, secure access, software costs, and regular communication for lower-volume clients. In the calculator, try your expected billable hours first, then use the minimum-job result as a check against short appointments or small projects.
Bookkeeper pricing FAQ
Should bookkeeping cleanup work be hourly?
It often should be estimated separately because missing records and prior-period issues can make the total effort uncertain.
Can a bookkeeper give tax advice?
Describe your scope accurately and refer clients to qualified tax or legal professionals when the request exceeds your role.
Should a bookkeeper publish an hourly rate?
An hourly figure can be useful internally, but the customer-facing format should match the work. Use monthly packages tied to transaction volume and service scope, with separate hourly or project pricing for cleanup and catch-up work and make travel, materials, revisions, or add-ons clear before the job begins.
How do I use this bookkeeper pricing calculator?
Start with the suggested inputs, replace them with your own monthly costs, income goal, and realistic billable hours, then use the result as a planning floor—not a guaranteed market price.