Last updated: May 2026
A Filipino bookkeeper on FilAm costs $6–$10/hr ($960–$1,600/mo full-time) versus $3,200–$5,600 for a US hire. Filipino bookkeepers are trained on US GAAP, QuickBooks, and Xero - the Philippines has 250,000+ licensed CPAs. Matched in 48 hours, no placement fees.
A Filipino bookkeeper costs $6.00–$10.00/hron FilAm depending on seniority. Full-time at 40 hours per week, that’s $960–$1,600/month - a fraction of what a comparable US hire costs while delivering equivalent output quality.
| Level | Hourly Rate | Monthly (FT, 40hr/wk) | US Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | $6.00/hr | $960/mo | ~$2,880/mo |
| Mid | $8.00/hr | $1,280/mo | ~$4,480/mo |
| Senior | $10.00/hr | $1,600/mo | ~$6,400/mo |
The Philippines has one of the highest CPA pass rates in Asia - accounting is a prestige profession, not a fallback
Filipino bookkeepers are trained on US GAAP and are familiar with IRS reporting requirements and 1099 handling
Xero and QuickBooks ProAdvisor certifications are standard among FilAm-vetted bookkeepers
Filipino accountants are meticulous and detail-oriented - reconciliation errors get caught, not hidden
Cost arbitrage is massive: a US bookkeeper costs $20–$35/hr; a FilAm specialist costs $6–$10/hr for equivalent output
“We were behind 6 months on reconciliation when we hired our FilAm bookkeeper. She caught $12,000 in miscategorized expenses in week one.”
Priya Patel - CFO, Velocity SaaS
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