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Bookkeeper Salary in Indiana (2026)
$22.99 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,193/year ($3,266/month) for a single filer
Bookkeeper pay range in Indiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $33,010 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $39,970 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $47,820 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $57,770 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $66,960 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 29,910 Bookkeeper jobs in Indiana (occupation code 43-3031, “Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Indiana
A median Bookkeeper salary of $47,820 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Indiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $39,193 — an effective tax rate of 18.0%.
| Gross (median) | $47,820 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,558 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,658 |
| Indiana state income tax | −$1,411 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,193 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,266 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Indiana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bookkeeper make in Indiana?
- The median Bookkeeper salary in Indiana is $47,820 per year ($22.99 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $39,970 and $57,770.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bookkeeper in Indiana?
- On the median salary of $47,820, a single filer in Indiana takes home about $39,193 per year ($3,266 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.0%.
- How many Bookkeeper jobs are there in Indiana?
- BLS counts 29,910 Bookkeeper jobs in Indiana 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 Indiana 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 Indiana.