Bookkeeper salary in California after taxes
The median bookkeeper in California earns $59,230 a year ($28.48 an hour). After 2026 taxes, that's about $47,249 a year, or $1,817.26 every two weeks.
Take-home pay at each pay level
| Pay level | Gross / year | Take-home / year | Per month | Every 2 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $41,600 | $34,353 | $2,863 | $1,321.29 |
| 25th percentile | $48,600 | $39,547 | $3,296 | $1,521.05 |
| Median | $59,230 | $47,249 | $3,937 | $1,817.26 |
| 75th percentile | $70,600 | $54,914 | $4,576 | $2,112.10 |
| 90th percentile | $81,990 | $61,726 | $5,144 | $2,374.08 |
The 10th percentile means 10% of bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks in California earn less than this. New hires usually start near the 10th–25th percentile.
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Bookkeeper take-home pay in other states
California ranks #4 of 20 of the states we cover for median bookkeeper take-home pay.
| State | Median gross | Take-home / year |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $58,620 | $48,468 |
| Alaska | $56,430 | $47,522 |
| Massachusetts | $59,830 | $47,307 |
| California | $59,230 | $47,249 |
| New Jersey | $58,300 | $46,738 |
| New York | $58,160 | $46,053 |
| New Hampshire | $52,450 | $44,324 |
| Nevada | $50,380 | $42,660 |
| Florida | $49,330 | $41,817 |
| Virginia | $51,620 | $41,503 |
| Texas | $48,910 | $41,479 |
| Tennessee | $48,180 | $40,893 |
| Wyoming | $47,910 | $40,676 |
| Ohio | $48,810 | $40,321 |
| Georgia | $49,350 | $40,119 |
| Michigan | $48,980 | $39,705 |
| Illinois | $49,560 | $39,693 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,440 | $39,614 |
| South Dakota | $46,340 | $39,414 |
| North Carolina | $47,930 | $39,262 |
Questions
How much does a bookkeeper make in California after taxes?
The median bookkeeper in California earns $59,230 a year ($28.48 an hour) before tax, according to BLS data for May 2025. After 2026 federal and state taxes that's about $47,249 a year, $3,937 a month or $1,817.26 every two weeks for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions.
How many bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks work in California?
About 151,870, according to the BLS May 2025 estimates.
Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, statewide, all industries. BLS wages include tips and commissions, not overtime premiums or benefits. Take-home uses 2026 tax rules for a single filer paid every two weeks with W-4 defaults and no pre-tax deductions.
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (state data)
- IRS Publication 15-T (2026), Worksheet 1A and Annual Percentage Method tables
- SSA: 2026 Social Security wage base ($184,500)
- California EDD, 2026 Withholding Schedules, Method B (exact calculation)
- California EDD: SDI withholding rate (1.3% in 2026, no wage cap)
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