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Bookkeeper

National
$39,000
VA
$51,000

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Bookkeeper
Accountemps | Falls Church, VA 7 days ago
Bookkeeper
Confidential | Hampton, VA 6 days ago
Bookkeeper
Robert Half Finance & Accounting | McLean, VA 2 weeks ago
Bookkeeper
Accounting Principals | Lorton, VA 2 weeks ago
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Bookkeeper

Bookkeepers process and record the financial transactions of small and medium businesses.

On a typical day, a bookkeeper might do the following:

  • Processing payments made and received by the business and recording them in bookkeeping software
  • Preparing and sending invoices and receipts to suppliers and debtors
  • Producing income statements, balance sheets, and other financial reports to help business owners make financial decisions.

Average Salaries for

This estimated salary is an approximation based on compensation data points gathered from similar job postings or existing salaries for the same or similar job title within the same market. Average salary insights are based on aggregate data and are not specific to any individual job posting.

Bookkeeper

National
$39,000
VA
$51,000

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Recent Job Postings

Bookkeeper
Accountemps | Falls Church, VA 7 days ago
Bookkeeper
Confidential | Hampton, VA 6 days ago
Bookkeeper
Robert Half Finance & Accounting | McLean, VA 2 weeks ago
Bookkeeper
Accounting Principals | Lorton, VA 2 weeks ago
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Top Pay by Location

These cities have the highest paying median for Bookkeeper
New York, NY
$48,500
Los Angeles, CA
$47,500
San Diego, CA
$47,500
Chicago, IL
$44,000
Houston, TX
$44,000
Indianapolis, IN
$42,000
Phoenix, AZ
$41,000
Lancaster, PA
$39,000
Salary information is calculated from job seeker profiles and job postings. Both hourly and yearly wages could be reported.

On a typical day, a bookkeeper might do the following:

  • Processing payments made and received by the business and recording them in bookkeeping software
  • Preparing and sending invoices and receipts to suppliers and debtors
  • Producing income statements, balance sheets, and other financial reports to help business owners make financial decisions.

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Insider Tips

A Bookkeeper is typically paid an average salary of around $39,000 annually. Several factors influence bookkeeper salaries. Annual salaries typically increase with experience. Industry also impacts salary, with bookkeepers employed by the postal service, government agencies, and the pipeline transportation of natural gas industry the most highly compensated. Location can also play a part, with bookkeepers in New York City, San Diego, and Los Angeles paid much more than those working in St. Louis, San Antonio, and Oklahoma City.

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