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Schneider Downs

Type II Cost
$26K–$88K
Timeline
4–11 months
Founded
1956
Team Size
500-700+

Schneider Downs is a regional SOC 2 audit firm in Pittsburgh, PA, USA that charges $26K–$88K for Type II audits with 4–11 month timelines. Founded in 1956, they hold 3 accreditations and specialize in Technology, Healthcare, Manufacturing, and 1 more. Their pricing is above average compared to the regional average of $21K–$57.429K.

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How Much Does Schneider Downs Charge for SOC 2?

Type I Cost
$17K–$48K
Type II Cost
$26K–$88K
Timeline
4–11 months
Team Size
500-700+
Report Delivery
5-6 weeks
Response Time
48-72 hours

Type II Pricing Position

$10K $450K
Schneider Downs: $26K–$88K Regional avg: $21K–$57.429K

Note: Pricing shown is estimated based on typical engagements. Use our SOC 2 cost calculator for a personalized estimate.

0%

of Regional firms charge more for Type II

29%

of Regional firms have longer minimum timelines

3

certifications (tier avg: 3)

Compare Schneider Downs with Similar Regional Firms

Side-by-side pricing, timeline, and certification counts for the 5 closest-priced peers in the regional tier.

Schneider Downs Withum Carr, Riggs & Ingram (CRI) GRF CPAs & Advisors LBMC MNP LLP
Type II Cost $26K–$88K $25K–$85K$25K–$55K$20K–$60K$20K–$60K$25K–$55K
Type I Cost $17K–$48K $16K–$45K$15K–$30K$15K–$45K$15K–$45K$15K–$32K
Timeline 4–11 mo 4–11 mo4–10 mo6–12 mo26–52 mo4–12 mo
Team Size 500-700+ 2400–25001600–170020–10020–1005000–10000
Certifications 3 34212
Founded 1956 19741997198119841945

Schneider Downs Industry Fit

For buyers in Technology and Healthcare, Schneider Downs fits the regional profile when timeline (4–11 months) and Type II pricing ($26K–$88K) align with what regional firms typically deliver. Their 3 active accreditations — including Top 60 Firm — extend that fit beyond pure SOC 2 into adjacent compliance frameworks.

Who Should Hire Schneider Downs?

Mid-Atlantic and Rust Belt companies with manufacturing components

What Makes Schneider Downs Different?

Strong manufacturing and industrial expertise

Is Schneider Downs Right for You?

  • You're in healthcare and need HIPAA-aware auditors
  • You value an established firm with 70+ years of audit experience

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What Industries Does Schneider Downs Serve?

4 industries — Regional average: 5

Technology Healthcare Manufacturing Energy

What Certifications Does Schneider Downs Hold?

3 certifications — Regional average: 3

AICPA CPA Firm Top 60 Firm

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Schneider Downs SOC 2 Audit FAQ

Schneider Downs SOC 2 Type I audits typically range from $17K to $48K. Type II audits range from $26K to $88K. This is above average for regional firms — the regional tier average is $21K–$57.429K. Final pricing depends on your organization's scope, number of trust service criteria, and system complexity.

Questions to Ask Schneider Downs Before Hiring

A buyer-side checklist. Bring these to your first call — the answers separate firms that have run hundreds of SOC 2 engagements from firms that are bidding on them.

  1. Your team is sized at 500-700+. How many auditors will be assigned to my engagement, and who is the engagement lead — a partner, a senior manager, or a staff auditor?
  2. You quote 4–11 months. What pushes a project to the longer end of that range, and what does "audit-ready on day one" look like to you?
  3. Your Type II range is $26K–$88K. What's included at each end, and what scope changes would push pricing above the top of that range?
  4. We've talked to similar firms in the regional tier. What's a question buyers like us should be asking that they usually don't?
  5. Who reviews and signs the report on your side — is that a partner-level CPA, and how involved are they during fieldwork versus only at sign-off?
  6. How do you handle subservice carve-outs (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) versus inclusive subservice organizations when defining our scope?
  7. When you find an issue mid-audit, what's your remediation cadence — same-day flagging, weekly checkpoints, or an end-of-fieldwork rollup?
  8. Do you have surge windows (e.g., Q4 financial-year close) when start dates slip, and how far in advance do we need to lock the engagement to avoid them?

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