Accessibility audit pricing depends on scope and depth. Most accessibility audits start at 1,000 dollars and range to 3,000 dollars, with per-page pricing typically between 100 dollars and 250 dollars per page or screen. Two audits for similar-sized websites can differ by thousands because of page count, template variety, interactive complexity, WCAG version, environments covered, assistive technology coverage, and the expertise of the evaluator conducting the work.
| Factor | How It Affects Cost |
|---|---|
| Page or screen count | Per-page pricing (100 dollars to 250 dollars) scales directly with scope. |
| Page complexity | Forms, custom widgets, and dynamic content push pricing toward the higher end. |
| WCAG version and level | 2.2 AA evaluations cover more criteria than 2.1 AA and take longer. |
| Environments covered | Desktop only costs less than desktop plus mobile plus tablet coverage. |
| Evaluator expertise | Credentialed accessibility professionals price higher than generalists. |
Page and Screen Count
Scope is the largest audit pricing factor. Auditors quote based on the number of unique pages or screens included in the evaluation, not the total page count of the site. A marketing site with fifteen templated pages costs less to evaluate than an application with fifty distinct screens.
Representative sampling reduces cost. An auditor may evaluate one instance of each template (home, product, category, article, checkout) instead of every page built from those templates. Sampling works when pages share the same code patterns.
Page Complexity
A static informational page takes less time to evaluate than a page with multi-step forms, modal dialogs, custom dropdowns, data tables, or single-page application routing. Complex interactive components require deeper evaluation across keyboard operability, focus management, name and role exposure, and state changes.
Per-page pricing moves within the 100 dollars to 250 dollars band for this reason. Simple pages sit near the lower end. Heavily interactive screens sit near the upper end.
WCAG Version and Conformance Level
An audit against WCAG 2.2 AA covers everything in 2.1 AA plus additional success criteria introduced in the newer version. More criteria means more evaluation time per page. AAA-level audits take longer still and are uncommon outside specialized industries.
The conformance target also influences report depth. A 2.2 AA audit produces findings against a broader checklist, which affects both evaluation hours and documentation time.
Environments and Assistive Technologies
Each environment added to the scope adds evaluation time. A desktop-only audit covers one viewport category. Adding mobile web or tablet screens multiplies the work because each environment behaves differently and must be evaluated independently.
Assistive technology coverage follows the same pattern. A professional audit typically includes screen reader testing with NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver across Chrome and Safari, plus keyboard testing and visual inspection at 200 percent and 400 percent zoom. Reducing or expanding that matrix moves the price.
Evaluator Expertise
Audits are always conducted by humans. The experience level of the evaluator affects both price and report quality. Credentialed accessibility professionals who have completed training such as DHS Trusted Tester certification and who have years of evaluation experience price above generalist QA testers.
The tradeoff matters. A lower-priced audit from an inexperienced evaluator often misses issues or produces vague findings that cannot be acted on by developers. A higher-priced audit from an experienced professional delivers specific issue locations, WCAG criterion citations, and remediation guidance.
Authentication and Gated Content
Pages behind a login take more setup time. The auditor needs credentials, test accounts, and sometimes sample data to evaluate authenticated flows. User dashboards, account settings, admin panels, and checkout flows beyond the cart are common examples.
Report Format and Deliverables
A spreadsheet of findings costs less to produce than a formatted report with executive summary, issue screenshots, severity ratings, and remediation recommendations. Some audits include a live online tracker where issues can be managed through remediation and validation. Richer deliverables raise the price but reduce downstream work for the team fixing the issues.
Why Two Quotes Can Look So Different
Compare quotes on scope, not the bottom line alone. One provider may quote 2,500 dollars for twelve representative pages evaluated against WCAG 2.2 AA across desktop and mobile with three screen readers. Another may quote 1,200 dollars for the same page count using a scan plus a brief review. Those are different services, even if both are called audits.
The price difference reflects what is actually being done. Understanding each audit pricing factor makes the comparison possible.