Bookkeeper salary in the United States

How much does a Bookkeeper make in the United States?

Median base salary

Government data

$50,670

Median $50,670

Low $36,000High $74,550

Based on 1,373,680 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in United States (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile: $36,000
25th percentile: $43,520
75th percentile: $61,470
90th percentile: $74,550

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