Bookkeeper salary in Orlando, FL
Median pay, Orlando metro
$48,460/year
about $23.30 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $41,620 – $59,280
Half of bookkeepers in the Orlando metro area earn more than $48,460 a year and half earn less. That's 4% lower than the national median of $50,670, and ranks #28 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $36,410 | $17.50 |
| 25th | $41,620 | $20.01 |
| Median (50th) | $48,460 | $23.30 |
| 75th | $59,280 | $28.50 |
| 90th (top earners) | $69,430 | $33.38 |
*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 Orlando metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $41,620 ($20.01/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $41,620 to $59,280 ($20.01 to $28.50/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $59,280 ($28.50/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, Orlando metro. Occupation: Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (SOC 43-3031). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.