Cost Calculator
What does an in-house accountant really cost?
Enter a base salary to see the full first-year cost of a domestic hire — the same lines we use on our home page.
$per year
A typical U.S. staff accountant earns $60,000–$90,000. Change the number to match the role you are hiring for.
Imperial Ledger
from $30,720 a year
Full-time (160 hours / month) from $16 per hour. Part-time from $24 per hour. Your final rate depends on the complexity of the work and is confirmed in your written proposal.
Itemized annual cost
USD · Year one
- Base salary
- $78,000
- Payroll tax (7.65%)
- $5,967
- Benefits & healthcare
- $11,700
- Retirement match (4%)
- $3,120
- Software & tooling
- $4,800
- Recruiting fee (one-time)
- $15,600
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QBO · Bill.com · Gusto
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20% of base, paid Day 1
True annual load$119,187
Illustrative estimate based on the base salary you entered plus typical U.S. payroll tax, benefits, retirement match, software, and a one-time recruiting fee. Your actual costs will vary.
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