eGigHow much does bookkeeping cost?
Bookkeeping costs ₹2,000 to ₹50,000 per month with a freelancer (about $25–$590), depending on the scope and the freelancer’s experience. Most clients pay in the standard range of ₹6,000–₹15,000 per month.
Bookkeeping prices
Small business with up to 100 entries a month in Tally, Zoho Books or QuickBooks
100–500 entries, bank reconciliation, payables, receivables and monthly reports
Full accounts for a growing company: payroll, inventory and management reports
Hourly rates
| Level | Rate per hour | In dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner (under 2 years) | ₹200–₹450 | $2–$5 |
| Intermediate (2–5 years) | ₹450–₹900 | $5–$11 |
| Expert (5+ years) | ₹900–₹2,000 | $11–$25 |
Typical 2026 freelance prices in rupees (₹), with dollars at about ₹85 to $1. Delivery: monthly.
What changes the price
- Number of transactions a month
- Software: Tally, Zoho Books, QuickBooks or Excel
- Payroll, inventory and tax filings
- Backlog clean-up costs extra the first month
How to hire for bookkeeping
- Write a short brief. Say what you need, what you will provide and your deadline. We have filled in a template for you on the next step.
- Post the project free with a budget range. Freelancers with this skill are told about it and send proposals with their price and timeline.
- Compare proposals. Check portfolios, reviews and the ID-verified badge, and message your top two or three before you choose.
- Agree milestones on the contract and pay each one when you approve the work. eGig takes no commission from either side.
Freelancers: what should you charge?
Price by transaction bands (up to 100, 100–300, 300–500 entries) so the fee grows fairly with the client’s business.
Start near the basic range while you build reviews, then move up a tier every 5–10 good reviews. Work out a rate that covers your costs and taxes with the freelance rate calculator.
Common questions
How much does bookkeeping cost?
With a freelancer, bookkeeping costs ₹2,000–₹6,000 per month for basic work, ₹6,000–₹15,000 for standard work and ₹15,000–₹50,000 for premium work. Hourly rates run from ₹200 to ₹2,000 an hour.
How long does bookkeeping take?
Typically monthly, depending on the scope, the number of revisions and how quickly you send feedback and material.
Is a freelancer cheaper than an agency?
Usually. A freelancer often costs 30–60% less than an agency for the same scope, because there is no office, sales team or account manager to pay for. An agency makes sense when you need several skills managed together.
Should I pay a fixed price or by the hour?
Pay a fixed price when the scope is clear, and split it into milestones you approve one by one. Pay by the hour for ongoing or open-ended work, with a weekly cap.