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Bookkeeper Salary in Utah (2026)
$23.77 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,680/year ($3,307/month) for a single filer
Bookkeeper pay range in Utah
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,910 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $41,600 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $49,440 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $59,670 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $66,580 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 12,650 Bookkeeper jobs in Utah (occupation code 43-3031, “Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Utah
A median Bookkeeper salary of $49,440 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Utah state income tax, a single filer keeps about $39,680 — an effective tax rate of 19.7%.
| Gross (median) | $49,440 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,753 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,782 |
| Utah state income tax | −$2,225 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,680 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,307 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bookkeeper make in Utah?
- The median Bookkeeper salary in Utah is $49,440 per year ($23.77 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $41,600 and $59,670.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bookkeeper in Utah?
- On the median salary of $49,440, a single filer in Utah takes home about $39,680 per year ($3,307 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.7%.
- How many Bookkeeper jobs are there in Utah?
- BLS counts 12,650 Bookkeeper jobs in Utah 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 Utah 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 Utah.