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Bookkeeper Salary in Florida (2026)
$23.72 per hour · take-home ≈ $41,817/year ($3,485/month) for a single filer
Bookkeeper pay range in Florida
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,680 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $42,890 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $49,330 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $59,960 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $72,260 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 88,670 Bookkeeper jobs in Florida (occupation code 43-3031, “Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Florida
A median Bookkeeper salary of $49,330 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Florida), a single filer keeps about $41,817 — an effective tax rate of 15.2%.
| Gross (median) | $49,330 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,740 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,774 |
| Florida state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $41,817 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,485 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Florida paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bookkeeper make in Florida?
- The median Bookkeeper salary in Florida is $49,330 per year ($23.72 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $42,890 and $59,960.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bookkeeper in Florida?
- On the median salary of $49,330, a single filer in Florida takes home about $41,817 per year ($3,485 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.2%.
- How many Bookkeeper jobs are there in Florida?
- BLS counts 88,670 Bookkeeper jobs in Florida 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 Florida 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 Florida.