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Bookkeeper Salary in Connecticut (2026)
$28.83 per hour · take-home ≈ $47,818/year ($3,985/month) for a single filer
Bookkeeper pay range in Connecticut
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $43,450 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,840 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,970 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $70,710 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $81,740 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 14,930 Bookkeeper jobs in Connecticut (occupation code 43-3031, “Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Connecticut
A median Bookkeeper salary of $59,970 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Connecticut state income tax, a single filer keeps about $47,818 — an effective tax rate of 20.3%.
| Gross (median) | $59,970 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,016 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,588 |
| Connecticut state income tax | −$2,548 |
| Take-home (annual) | $47,818 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,985 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bookkeeper make in Connecticut?
- The median Bookkeeper salary in Connecticut is $59,970 per year ($28.83 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,840 and $70,710.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bookkeeper in Connecticut?
- On the median salary of $59,970, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $47,818 per year ($3,985 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.3%.
- How many Bookkeeper jobs are there in Connecticut?
- BLS counts 14,930 Bookkeeper jobs in Connecticut 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 Connecticut 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 Connecticut.