Bookkeeper salary in Phoenix, AZ
Median pay, Phoenix metro
$51,980/year
about $24.99 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $46,580 – $60,320
Half of bookkeepers in the Phoenix metro area earn more than $51,980 a year and half earn less. That's 3% higher than the national median of $50,670, and ranks #16 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $39,250 | $18.87 |
| 25th | $46,580 | $22.39 |
| Median (50th) | $51,980 | $24.99 |
| 75th | $60,320 | $29.00 |
| 90th (top earners) | $71,240 | $34.25 |
*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 Phoenix metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $46,580 ($22.39/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $46,580 to $60,320 ($22.39 to $29.00/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $60,320 ($29.00/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, Phoenix metro. Occupation: Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (SOC 43-3031). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.