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Bookkeeper salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Bookkeeper make in the United States?

Average base salary

$23.90
Average $23.90
Low $16.38
High $34.87

The average salary for a bookkeeper is $23.90 per hour in the United States. 13.8k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 28, 2026).

Bookkeeper job openings in United States

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Bookkeeper
Hinder Them Not Montessori school
Iselin, NJ
$22 - $25 an hour
Part-time
3 hours 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
    $28.73 per hour
  2. Stockton, CA
    $27.62 per hour
  3. Brooklyn, NY
    $25.15 per hour
  4. Grand Rapids, MI
    $24.41 per hour
  5. Colorado Springs, CO
    $23.13 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 $21.11 per hour