How Much Does a Bookkeeper Cost? 2025 Utah Pricing Guide

Quick Answer: 2025 Utah Bookkeeping Rates

Hourly rates: $25–75/hour depending on experience. Monthly packages: $300–2,000+/month (most common). Catch-up bookkeeping: $500–5,000+ (one-time). Full-service CFO: $1,500–5,000+/month.

• Hourly rates: $25–75/hour
• Monthly packages: $300–2,000+/month (most common)
• Catch-up bookkeeping: $500–5,000+ (one-time)
• Full-service CFO: $1,500–5,000+/month

Factors That Affect Bookkeeping Costs

Transaction volume — the number of transactions your business processes each month is the biggest factor in pricing; a business with 50 transactions pays less than one with 500. Business complexity — simple service businesses cost less than multi-location, multi-state operations with job costing and payroll. Services needed — basic bookkeeping costs less than full-service financial management. Current state of books — messy or behind books require catch-up work before regular monthly services begin.

• Transaction Volume — the biggest pricing factor
• Business Complexity — inventory, multiple revenue streams, multi-state
• Services Needed — basic to full-service CFO
• Current State of Books — catch-up work is typically one-time

Pricing Models Explained

Hourly pricing: $25–35 entry-level/virtual, $40–55 experienced, $60–75+ senior/specialized. Pros: pay only for time used. Cons: unpredictable costs. Monthly fixed pricing (most common): Starter/Essentials $300–500/mo, Standard/Growth $500–1,000/mo, Premium/Advanced $1,000–1,500/mo, full-service with CFO $1,500–5,000+/mo. Pros: predictable monthly cost. Cons: may include more than you need at the low end.

What PW Bookkeeping's Plans Include

Essentials for small businesses just getting started: monthly reports, bank reconciliation, P&L statements, and QuickBooks management. Advanced for growing businesses: everything in Essentials plus custom reporting, budget planning, and COGS analysis. Elite CFO for scaling businesses: everything included plus A/R & A/P management, strategic consulting, and growth planning.