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Bookkeeper Salary in Georgia (2026)
$23.73 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,894/year ($3,325/month) for a single filer
Bookkeeper pay range in Georgia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $32,810 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $40,410 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $49,350 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $60,010 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $71,810 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 38,700 Bookkeeper jobs in Georgia (occupation code 43-3031, “Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Georgia
A median Bookkeeper salary of $49,350 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Georgia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $39,894 — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
| Gross (median) | $49,350 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,742 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,775 |
| Georgia state income tax | −$1,938 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,894 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,325 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bookkeeper make in Georgia?
- The median Bookkeeper salary in Georgia is $49,350 per year ($23.73 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $40,410 and $60,010.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bookkeeper in Georgia?
- On the median salary of $49,350, a single filer in Georgia takes home about $39,894 per year ($3,325 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
- How many Bookkeeper jobs are there in Georgia?
- BLS counts 38,700 Bookkeeper jobs in Georgia 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 Georgia 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 Georgia.