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Bookkeeper Salary in New York (2026)
$27.96 per hour · take-home ≈ $46,368/year ($3,864/month) for a single filer
Bookkeeper pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,880 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,400 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $58,160 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $69,330 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $81,990 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 84,280 Bookkeeper jobs in New York (occupation code 43-3031, “Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Bookkeeper salary of $58,160 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New York state income tax, a single filer keeps about $46,368 — an effective tax rate of 20.3%.
| Gross (median) | $58,160 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,799 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,449 |
| New York state income tax | −$2,544 |
| Take-home (annual) | $46,368 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,864 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bookkeeper make in New York?
- The median Bookkeeper salary in New York is $58,160 per year ($27.96 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,400 and $69,330.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bookkeeper in New York?
- On the median salary of $58,160, a single filer in New York takes home about $46,368 per year ($3,864 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.3%.
- How many Bookkeeper jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 84,280 Bookkeeper jobs in New York 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 New York 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 New York.