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Bookkeeper Salary in Delaware (2026)
$24.89 per hour · take-home ≈ $41,478/year ($3,457/month) for a single filer
Bookkeeper pay range in Delaware
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,130 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $44,980 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $51,780 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $61,620 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $71,410 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,600 Bookkeeper jobs in Delaware (occupation code 43-3031, “Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Delaware
A median Bookkeeper salary of $51,780 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Delaware state income tax, a single filer keeps about $41,478 — an effective tax rate of 19.9%.
| Gross (median) | $51,780 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,034 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,961 |
| Delaware state income tax | −$2,307 |
| Take-home (annual) | $41,478 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,457 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Delaware paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bookkeeper make in Delaware?
- The median Bookkeeper salary in Delaware is $51,780 per year ($24.89 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $44,980 and $61,620.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bookkeeper in Delaware?
- On the median salary of $51,780, a single filer in Delaware takes home about $41,478 per year ($3,457 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.9%.
- How many Bookkeeper jobs are there in Delaware?
- BLS counts 4,600 Bookkeeper jobs in Delaware 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 Delaware 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 Delaware.