Bookkeeper salary and cost of hiring in Connecticut
The median bookkeeper in Connecticut earned $59,970 a year in May 2025[1], 18.4% above the US median of $50,670. That puts Connecticut at #2 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 43-3031. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $43,450 | $59,970 | $81,740 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
The middle half of bookkeepers in Connecticut earns $49,840–$70,710; the top tenth earns $81,740 or more, 1.9 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the Connecticut median that makes about $85,671 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Pay by metro area in Connecticut
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven, CT | $74,790 | 2,900 | |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $74,880 | 3,710 | |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $68,170 | 4,660 | |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $66,830 | 910 | |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $63,570 | 1,440 | |
| Connecticut nonmetropolitan area | $65,220 | 690 |
New Haven, CT pays the most ($62,890) and Connecticut nonmetropolitan area the least ($54,900): $7,990 a year apart for the same job.
What a bookkeeper does
A bookkeeper records the company's transactions, reconciles bank accounts, keeps receivables and payables in order and prepares the books for the accountant.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | +8.7% | |
| Connecticut | +0.0% | |
| Massachusetts | -0.2% | |
| California | -1.2% |
Questions
How much does a bookkeeper earn in Connecticut?
The median was $59,970 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $49,840 to $70,710.
What does it cost to employ a bookkeeper in Connecticut?
About $85,671 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Connecticut do bookkeepers earn the most?
New Haven, CT, with a median of $62,890 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-3031: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes433031.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
- Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-05.