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Bookkeeper Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)
$23.29 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,614/year ($3,301/month) for a single filer
Bookkeeper pay range in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,960 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $41,840 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,440 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $58,910 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $69,570 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 48,920 Bookkeeper jobs in Pennsylvania (occupation code 43-3031, “Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Pennsylvania
A median Bookkeeper salary of $48,440 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Pennsylvania state income tax, a single filer keeps about $39,614 — an effective tax rate of 18.2%.
| Gross (median) | $48,440 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,633 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,706 |
| Pennsylvania state income tax | −$1,487 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,614 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,301 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bookkeeper make in Pennsylvania?
- The median Bookkeeper salary in Pennsylvania is $48,440 per year ($23.29 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $41,840 and $58,910.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bookkeeper in Pennsylvania?
- On the median salary of $48,440, a single filer in Pennsylvania takes home about $39,614 per year ($3,301 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.2%.
- How many Bookkeeper jobs are there in Pennsylvania?
- BLS counts 48,920 Bookkeeper jobs in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.