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Bookkeeper Salary in Idaho (2026)
$23.23 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,290/year ($3,274/month) for a single filer
Bookkeeper pay range in Idaho
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,690 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $40,770 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,310 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $58,660 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $72,870 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,540 Bookkeeper jobs in Idaho (occupation code 43-3031, “Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Idaho
A median Bookkeeper salary of $48,310 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Idaho state income tax, a single filer keeps about $39,290 — an effective tax rate of 18.7%.
| Gross (median) | $48,310 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,617 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,696 |
| Idaho state income tax | −$1,707 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,290 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,274 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bookkeeper make in Idaho?
- The median Bookkeeper salary in Idaho is $48,310 per year ($23.23 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $40,770 and $58,660.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bookkeeper in Idaho?
- On the median salary of $48,310, a single filer in Idaho takes home about $39,290 per year ($3,274 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.7%.
- How many Bookkeeper jobs are there in Idaho?
- BLS counts 9,540 Bookkeeper jobs in Idaho 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 Idaho 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 Idaho.