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Bookkeeper salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Bookkeeper make in the United States?

Average base salary

$23.95
Average $23.95
Low $16.41
High $34.94

The average salary for a bookkeeper is $23.95 per hour in the United States. 13.6k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 13, 2026).

Bookkeeper job openings in United States

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Bookkeeper
Fiore Accounting & Tax Services
Gainesville, FL
$45,000 - $52,000 a year
Full-time
1 hour ago

Highest paying companies for Bookkeeper in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Dealer Synergy
 
$450,000per year
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Hoke County Schools
 
$198,660per year
Enterprise
 
$187,200per year
Private Employer
 
$145,600per year
Delta Hotels
 
$145,600per year
Face To Face
 
$135,200per year

Highest paying cities for Bookkeepers near United States

  1. New York, NY
    $28.68 per hour
  2. Stockton, CA
    $27.62 per hour
  3. Brooklyn, NY
    $25.20 per hour
  4. Arlington, TX
    $23.78 per hour
  5. Rock Hill, SC
    $23.25 per hour

Where can a Bookkeeper earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Bookkeeper get paid in United States?

Assistant Bookkeeper

Job openings
Average $21.12 per hour