Virtual Bookkeeper

Virtual Bookkeeper Salary

$27K

$49K

$73.5K

$50,573

/year

$24.31

/hour

Virtual Bookkeeper Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$50,573

Columbus

Ohio

$48,849

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    How much does a Virtual Bookkeeper make?

    As of Aug 30, 2026, the average annual pay for a Virtual Bookkeeper in the United States is $50,573 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $24.31 an hour. This is the equivalent of $972/week or $4,214/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $73,500 and as low as $27,000, the majority of Virtual Bookkeeper salaries currently range between $41,000 (25th percentile) to $57,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $67,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Virtual Bookkeeper varies greatly (by as much as 16500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Virtual Bookkeeper in your area makes on average $48,849 per year, or $1,724 (3.409%) less than the national average annual salary of $50,573. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Virtual Bookkeeper salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Virtual Bookkeeper jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Virtual Bookkeeper Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Virtual Bookkeeper job is above the national average. Topping the list is Underwood, MN, , with Pinole, CA, and Rohnert Park, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Rohnert Park, CA, beats the national average by $16,409 (32.4%), and Underwood, MN, furthers that trend with another $22,490 (44.5%) above the $50,573 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Virtual Bookkeeper appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 13% between Underwood, MN, and Scarsdale, NY, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Virtual Bookkeeper role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Underwood, MN

    $73,063

    $35.13

    Pinole, CA

    $69,261

    $33.30

    Rohnert Park, CA

    $66,982

    $32.20

    Ramona, CA

    $65,951

    $31.71

    Phoenix, OR

    $65,646

    $31.56

    Livingston, NJ

    $65,645

    $31.56

    Holbrook, NY

    $65,344

    $31.42

    Manorville, NY

    $65,124

    $31.31

    East Wenatchee, WA

    $64,457

    $30.99

    Scarsdale, NY

    $63,958

    $30.75

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Virtual Bookkeeper Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Virtual Bookkeeper category.

    For example Bookkeeping Manager jobs pay as much as $12,347 (24.4%) more than the average Virtual Bookkeeper salary of $50,573. If you're qualified, finding work as a Bookkeeping Manager may help you make more money than that of the average Virtual Bookkeeper position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Bookkeeping Manager

    $62,920

    $30.25

    Quickbooks Bookkeeper

    $54,329

    $26.12

    Payroll Bookkeeper

    $53,566

    $25.75

    Bookkeeping Assistant

    $45,782

    $22.01

    Audio Typist

    $38,936

    $18.72

    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing Virtual Bookkeeper salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $50,573 per year or $24.31 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.