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Bookkeeper salary in New York, NY (Updated 2026)

How much does a Bookkeeper make in New York, NY?

Average base salary

$29.19
21%
above national average
Average $29.19
Low $20.82
High $40.92

The average salary for a bookkeeper is $29.19 per hour in New York, NY. 150 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated November 8, 2026).

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Mandarin Bookkeeper
AIYA TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM LLC2out of 5 stars.
New York, NY
$17 - $25 an hour
Full-time
1 week ago

Highest paying companies for Bookkeeper in New York, NY

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Acacia Network
 
$135,200per year
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The Jacobson Group
 
$100,000per year
The Axel Group
 
$96,000per year
RoboFun
 
$91,867per year
Cambridge Corporate Services
 
$90,000per year
Parallax Center
 
$89,440per year

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Highest paying cities for Bookkeepers near New York, NY

  1. Manhattan, NY
    $34.97 per hour
  2. New York, NY
    $29.19 per hour
  3. Rochester, NY
    $26.78 per hour
  4. Melville, NY
    $26.76 per hour
  5. Queens, NY
    $26.55 per hour

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The average salary for a Bookkeeper is $29.19 per hour in New York, NY. This figure is based on 150 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on November 8, 2026.

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Bookkeeper salaries in New York, NY typically range between a low of $20.82 and a high of $40.92 per hour, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Bookkeeper in New York, NY include Manhattan, NY at $34.97 per hour, Rochester, NY at $26.78 per hour, and Melville, NY at $26.76 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Bookkeeper in New York, NY include Acacia Network ($135,200 per year) and The Jacobson Group ($100,000 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Bookkeeper salary in New York, NY compares to related positions:

  • Assistant Bookkeeper: Average $24.06 per hour
  • Senior Bookkeeper: Average $30.58 per hour
  • Entry Level Bookkeeper: Average $26.16 per hour

How much do similar professions as Bookkeeper get paid in New York, NY?

Assistant Bookkeeper

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Average $24.06 per hour