Bookkeeper salary in Austin, TX
Median pay, Austin metro
$54,320/year
about $26.12 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $44,850 – $63,750
Half of bookkeepers in the Austin metro area earn more than $54,320 a year and half earn less. That's 7% higher than the national median of $50,670, and ranks #13 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $34,780 | $16.72 |
| 25th | $44,850 | $21.56 |
| Median (50th) | $54,320 | $26.12 |
| 75th | $63,750 | $30.65 |
| 90th (top earners) | $73,900 | $35.53 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a bookkeeper job in the Austin metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $44,850 ($21.56/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $44,850 to $63,750 ($21.56 to $30.65/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $63,750 ($30.65/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Ask which software you'd use (QuickBooks, Xero, NetSuite). Experience with it can support a higher offer.
- Full-charge bookkeepers who handle everything through month-end close usually earn more than clerks.
- Part-time and contract bookkeeping is common, so compare by hourly rate.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, Austin metro. Occupation: Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (SOC 43-3031). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.