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Bookkeeper Salary in Virginia (2026)
$24.82 per hour · take-home ≈ $41,449/year ($3,454/month) for a single filer
Bookkeeper pay range in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,610 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $44,420 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $51,620 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $62,230 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $72,860 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 31,990 Bookkeeper jobs in Virginia (occupation code 43-3031, “Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Virginia
A median Bookkeeper salary of $51,620 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Virginia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $41,449 — an effective tax rate of 19.7%.
| Gross (median) | $51,620 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,014 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,949 |
| Virginia state income tax | −$2,208 |
| Take-home (annual) | $41,449 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,454 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bookkeeper make in Virginia?
- The median Bookkeeper salary in Virginia is $51,620 per year ($24.82 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $44,420 and $62,230.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bookkeeper in Virginia?
- On the median salary of $51,620, a single filer in Virginia takes home about $41,449 per year ($3,454 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.7%.
- How many Bookkeeper jobs are there in Virginia?
- BLS counts 31,990 Bookkeeper jobs in Virginia 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 Virginia 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 Virginia.