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Bookkeeper Salary in Ohio (2026)
$23.47 per hour · take-home ≈ $40,773/year ($3,398/month) for a single filer
Bookkeeper pay range in Ohio
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,110 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $42,360 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,810 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $58,720 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $67,330 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 45,140 Bookkeeper jobs in Ohio (occupation code 43-3031, “Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Ohio
A median Bookkeeper salary of $48,810 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Ohio state income tax, a single filer keeps about $40,773 — an effective tax rate of 16.5%.
| Gross (median) | $48,810 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,677 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,734 |
| Ohio state income tax | −$626 |
| Take-home (annual) | $40,773 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,398 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bookkeeper make in Ohio?
- The median Bookkeeper salary in Ohio is $48,810 per year ($23.47 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $42,360 and $58,720.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bookkeeper in Ohio?
- On the median salary of $48,810, a single filer in Ohio takes home about $40,773 per year ($3,398 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.5%.
- How many Bookkeeper jobs are there in Ohio?
- BLS counts 45,140 Bookkeeper jobs in Ohio 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 Ohio 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 Ohio.