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$42,222
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Bookkeeper is $42,222 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $39,706 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $2,516 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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| Job Title | Salary |
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| Bookkeeper | $42,222 /yr |
| Senior Bookkeeper | $53,335 /yr |
| Lead Bookkeeper | $44,912 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Bookkeeper in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Bookkeeper in United States. Employers include Intuit, CPA and US Navy.
Top Paying Companies
For Bookkeeper in United States
| 1 | Intuit | $61,512 | |
| 2 | CPA | $59,981 | |
| 3 | US Navy | $58,930 | |
| 4 | Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman | $57,261 | |
| 5 | PeakMade Real Estate | $54,324 | |
| 6 | Aerotek | $53,629 | |
| 7 | JLL | $53,017 | |
| 8 | Ascendo Resources | $52,790 | |
| 9 | Kerkering Barberio & Co | $51,747 | |
| 10 | H E B | $51,223 |
For Bookkeeper
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| Job Title | Salary |
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| Bookkeeper | $42,222 /yr |
| Senior Bookkeeper | $53,335 /yr |
| Lead Bookkeeper | $44,912 /yr |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Bookkeeper in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Bookkeeper in United States are Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $58,930, Transportation & Logistics with a median total pay of $51,218, Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $49,897, Financial Services with a median total pay of $49,768, and Real Estate with a median total pay of $48,433.
- Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$58,930
24% Higher than other industries
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What is the pay outlook for Finance & Accounting?
Jobs in finance and accounting are expected to see continued demand, with employment growth linked to the health of the broader economy. These jobs will continue to offer above average pay but usually require higher education or certification to enter the field. While automation will replace many common tasks, it is not expected to reduce the need for these employees; it will instead allow them to focus on core soft skills like advising clients and analyzing trends.
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Bookkeeper pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Bookkeeper is $39,706 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Bookkeeper salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 6434 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Bookkeeper employees.
The highest salary for a Bookkeeper in United States is $52,455 per year.
The lowest salary for a Bookkeeper in United States is $30,056 per year.
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