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Bookkeeping and Accounting Clerks

Earnings

Earnings for bookkeeping and accounting clerks are influenced by such factors as the size of the city or town where they work, their skill set and educational background, and the size and type of business for which they are employed. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, bookkeepers and accounting clerks earned a median income of $47,440 a year in May 2023. Clerks in the bottom 10 percentile earned approximately $32,460 or less a year. Those with one or two years of college generally earn higher starting wages. Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks in the top 10 percentile averaged $68,860 or more a year.

Employees usually receive six to eight paid holidays yearly and one week of paid vacation after six to 12 months of service. Paid vacations may increase to four weeks or more, depending on length of service and place of employment. Fringe benefits may include health and life insurance, sick leave, and retirement plans.

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