"How much does bookkeeping cost?" is one of the most common questions business owners ask, and most websites dodge it. Here is a straight answer about what drives the price and how outsourcing compares to hiring.
How much does outsourced bookkeeping cost?
Most small businesses pay a flat monthly fee—commonly a few hundred dollars a month—based on their transaction volume and the services they need. Simple, low-volume businesses pay less; higher-volume or multi-entity operations pay more. A flat fee is predictable, unlike surprise hourly billing.
What affects the price of bookkeeping?
- Number of monthly transactions
- Number of bank and credit card accounts
- Whether you need payroll, AP/AR, or job costing
- How clean your current books are (cleanup adds one-time cost)
- Reporting frequency and complexity
Is outsourced bookkeeping cheaper than hiring in-house?
Almost always. A full-time in-house bookkeeper can cost $45,000-$60,000+ a year once you add payroll taxes, benefits, software, and training—and you rely on one person. Outsourcing gives you a whole team’s expertise for a fraction of that, with no gaps when someone is out.
Our pricing is flat and transparent, with no surprise fees—we quote it exactly in your free consultation. See our bookkeeping & accounting services.