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Bookkeeper Salary in Rhode Island (2026)
$25.61 per hour · take-home ≈ $43,412/year ($3,618/month) for a single filer
Bookkeeper pay range in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,880 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,800 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $53,280 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $63,160 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $76,210 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,570 Bookkeeper jobs in Rhode Island (occupation code 43-3031, “Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Rhode Island
A median Bookkeeper salary of $53,280 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Rhode Island state income tax, a single filer keeps about $43,412 — an effective tax rate of 18.5%.
| Gross (median) | $53,280 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,214 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,076 |
| Rhode Island state income tax | −$1,578 |
| Take-home (annual) | $43,412 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,618 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bookkeeper make in Rhode Island?
- The median Bookkeeper salary in Rhode Island is $53,280 per year ($25.61 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,800 and $63,160.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bookkeeper in Rhode Island?
- On the median salary of $53,280, a single filer in Rhode Island takes home about $43,412 per year ($3,618 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.5%.
- How many Bookkeeper jobs are there in Rhode Island?
- BLS counts 4,570 Bookkeeper jobs in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island.