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Bookkeeper Salary in Montana (2026)
$22.73 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,696/year ($3,225/month) for a single filer
Bookkeeper pay range in Montana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,270 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $40,510 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $47,270 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $55,790 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $63,980 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,980 Bookkeeper jobs in Montana (occupation code 43-3031, “Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Montana
A median Bookkeeper salary of $47,270 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Montana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $38,696 — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
| Gross (median) | $47,270 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,492 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,616 |
| Montana state income tax | −$1,465 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,696 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,225 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bookkeeper make in Montana?
- The median Bookkeeper salary in Montana is $47,270 per year ($22.73 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $40,510 and $55,790.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bookkeeper in Montana?
- On the median salary of $47,270, a single filer in Montana takes home about $38,696 per year ($3,225 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
- How many Bookkeeper jobs are there in Montana?
- BLS counts 6,980 Bookkeeper jobs in Montana 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 Montana 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 Montana.