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Bookkeeper Salary in Maryland (2026)
$25.74 per hour · take-home ≈ $42,868/year ($3,572/month) for a single filer
Bookkeeper pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,500 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,990 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $53,540 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $63,040 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $75,600 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 18,170 Bookkeeper jobs in Maryland (occupation code 43-3031, “Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median Bookkeeper salary of $53,540 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maryland state income tax, a single filer keeps about $42,868 — an effective tax rate of 19.9%.
| Gross (median) | $53,540 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,245 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,096 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$2,332 |
| Take-home (annual) | $42,868 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,572 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Maryland paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bookkeeper make in Maryland?
- The median Bookkeeper salary in Maryland is $53,540 per year ($25.74 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,990 and $63,040.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bookkeeper in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $53,540, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $42,868 per year ($3,572 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.9%.
- How many Bookkeeper jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 18,170 Bookkeeper jobs in Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Maryland.