Bookkeeper salary and cost of hiring in Delaware
The median bookkeeper in Delaware earned $51,780 a year in May 2025[1], 2.2% above the US median of $50,670. That puts Delaware at #16 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $38,130 | $51,780 | $71,410 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
The middle half of bookkeepers in Delaware earns $44,980–$61,620; the top tenth earns $71,410 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 Delaware median that makes about $73,971 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 Delaware
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area | $57,620 | 910 | |
| Dover, DE | $54,670 | 600 |
Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area pays the most ($48,200) and Dover, DE the least ($45,520): $2,680 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 Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | +2.9% | |
| New Hampshire | +1.3% | |
| Delaware | +0.0% | |
| Virginia | -0.3% | |
| Arizona | -2.3% |
Questions
How much does a bookkeeper earn in Delaware?
The median was $51,780 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $44,980 to $61,620.
What does it cost to employ a bookkeeper in Delaware?
About $73,971 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Delaware do bookkeepers earn the most?
Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area, with a median of $48,200 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.