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Bookkeeper Salary in Alaska (2026)
$27.13 per hour · take-home ≈ $47,522/year ($3,960/month) for a single filer
Bookkeeper pay range in Alaska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $40,000 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,270 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $56,430 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $64,360 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $76,800 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,580 Bookkeeper jobs in Alaska (occupation code 43-3031, “Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alaska
A median Bookkeeper salary of $56,430 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Alaska), a single filer keeps about $47,522 — an effective tax rate of 15.8%.
| Gross (median) | $56,430 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,592 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,317 |
| Alaska state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $47,522 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,960 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Alaska paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bookkeeper make in Alaska?
- The median Bookkeeper salary in Alaska is $56,430 per year ($27.13 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,270 and $64,360.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bookkeeper in Alaska?
- On the median salary of $56,430, a single filer in Alaska takes home about $47,522 per year ($3,960 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.8%.
- How many Bookkeeper jobs are there in Alaska?
- BLS counts 4,580 Bookkeeper jobs in Alaska in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Alaska state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Alaska.