Bookkeeper Salary in San Francisco, CA
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey
Median Annual Salary
$66,355
Hourly Rate
$31.90
/hour
Jobs in Area
2,194
employed
Bookkeeper Salary Range in San Francisco, CA
Annual Salary Range
$43k
10th percentile
$53k
25th
$79k
75th
$97k
90th percentile
Salary Breakdown by Percentile
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile (Entry Level) | $43,424 | $20.88 |
| 25th Percentile | $53,148 | $25.55 |
| Median (50th Percentile) | $66,355 | $31.90 |
| 75th Percentile | $79,373 | $38.16 |
| 90th Percentile (Top Earners) | $97,366 | $46.81 |
| Average (Mean) | $72,900 | $35.05 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The average Bookkeeper salary in San Francisco, CA is $66,355 per year or $31.90 per hour as of 2024. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.
About This Data
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2024. The geographic area covered is the San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Last updated: 1/23/2026
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How San Francisco, CA Compares
vs National Average
$49,860
vs California Average
$45,913
Cost-of-Living Adjusted
$39,194
Cost of living in San Francisco, CA is 69.3% above the national average.
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