Bookkeeper salary in Pittsburgh, PA
Median pay, Pittsburgh metro
$47,250/year
about $22.72 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $41,240 – $57,820
Half of bookkeepers in the Pittsburgh metro area earn more than $47,250 a year and half earn less. That's 7% lower than the national median of $50,670, and ranks #30 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $35,470 | $17.05 |
| 25th | $41,240 | $19.83 |
| Median (50th) | $47,250 | $22.72 |
| 75th | $57,820 | $27.80 |
| 90th (top earners) | $68,140 | $32.76 |
*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 Pittsburgh metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $41,240 ($19.83/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $41,240 to $57,820 ($19.83 to $27.80/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $57,820 ($27.80/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, Pittsburgh metro. Occupation: Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (SOC 43-3031). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.