Bookkeeper Salary
The short answer
The median pay for bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks in the U.S. was $50,670 a year ($24.36 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Most earned between $36,000 and $74,550.
Pay range
- Lower pay (10% earn less)
- $36,000
- Middle (median)
- $50,670
- Higher pay (10% earn more)
- $74,550
- Median per hour
- $24.36
Government category: Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks. National figures for May 2025; pay in your area may be higher or lower.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bookkeeper make?
The median pay for bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks in the U.S. was $50,670 a year ($24.36 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Most earned between $36,000 and $74,550.
Can I earn this working part-time?
The figures above are for all workers, most of them full-time. Part-time pay is usually quoted per hour; the median hourly wage was $24.36. Check each listing for its exact pay and hours.