Bookkeeper salary in Denver, CO
Median pay, Denver metro
$57,510/year
about $27.65 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $47,990 – $68,860
Half of bookkeepers in the Denver metro area earn more than $57,510 a year and half earn less. That's 13% higher than the national median of $50,670, and ranks #10 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $42,330 | $20.35 |
| 25th | $47,990 | $23.07 |
| Median (50th) | $57,510 | $27.65 |
| 75th | $68,860 | $33.11 |
| 90th (top earners) | $80,700 | $38.80 |
*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 Denver metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $47,990 ($23.07/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $47,990 to $68,860 ($23.07 to $33.11/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $68,860 ($33.11/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, Denver metro. Occupation: Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (SOC 43-3031). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.