Bookkeeper salary in Redding, CA
Redding pays bookkeepers close to the national norm. The median is $51,090 a year1, 13.7% below the California statewide median of $59,230 and about level with the US median of $50,670. That is in the top quarter of US areas (#101 of 521). BLS counts about 660 people in this job here.
BLS occupation 43-3031, area Redding, CA. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Redding against California and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redding, CA | $37,270 | $51,090 | $74,940 | |
| California | $41,600 | $59,230 | $81,990 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
The middle half of bookkeepers in Redding earns $44,740–$60,940. The top tenth earns $74,940 or more, 2.0 times the bottom tenth, close to the US pattern of 2.1 times. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $16,200 wide, against $22,000 across California and $17,950 nationally: employers in Redding pay within a narrower band.
What to budget for a bookkeeper here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,270 | $3,106 | $17.92 | $48,090 |
| 25th percentile | $44,740 | $3,728 | $21.51 | $57,729 |
| Median | $51,090 | $4,258 | $24.56 | $65,923 |
| 75th percentile | $60,940 | $5,078 | $29.30 | $78,632 |
| 90th percentile | $74,940 | $6,245 | $36.03 | $96,697 |
Pay climbs faster above the median than below it here: the 75th percentile is $9,850 over the median, the 25th only $6,350 under it. An offer at the 75th percentile adds about $12,710 a year in employer cost. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
For scale, the US median of $50,670 falls between the 25th percentile and the median in Redding, and the California statewide median of $59,230 falls between the median and the 75th percentile.
What a hire really costs in Redding
Pay is only part of it. Benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, which adds about $14,833 to the $51,090 median and brings it to $65,923 a year. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Other roles in Redding
Of the 16 roles we track in Redding, this one ranks #10 by median pay, between payroll specialists ($55,430) and HR assistants ($50,370). Project Coordinator is the highest at $99,030.
| Role | Median | vs bookkeeper | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Development Representative | +10.3% | 370 | |
| Payroll Specialist | +8.5% | 80 | |
| Bookkeeper | this role | 660 | |
| HR Assistant | -1.4% | 30 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -2.3% | 580 |
Measured against the US median, bookkeepers rank #7 of the 16 roles we track in Redding (+0.8%), between medical administrative assistants (+3.4%) and HR assistants (-0.5%). The typical role here is at -1.8%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Bookkeepers hold 11.7% of the jobs in these 16 roles in Redding, 9.2% across California and 8.7% nationally. The job is a bigger part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in California
Across the 28 areas of California with data for this job, the median runs from $47,960 in El Centro to $66,130 in San Jose-Sunnyvale, a gap of $18,170 a year. Of the 24 areas in California with more bookkeepers than Redding, 2 pay less: Chico, CA ($50,710) and the Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetro area ($50,900).
| Area | Median | vs Redding | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California (Nonmetro) | +3.2% | 1,180 | |
| Merced, CA | +1.3% | 680 | |
| Visalia, CA | +0.2% | 1,390 | |
| Redding, CA | this area | 660 | |
| Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California (Nonmetro) | -0.4% | 730 | |
| Chico, CA | -0.7% | 730 | |
| El Centro, CA | -6.1% | 530 |
Redding against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Redding is #361 of 521 US areas for this job. It is a mid-sized market, and its pay is in the top quarter of US areas. Outside California, Ann Arbor and Columbus pay just above Redding and Naples-Marco Island and Kansas City just below. All four are within $150 a year of the median in Redding. Of the three markets with about as many bookkeepers, two pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Redding | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | +7.5% | 660 | jobs | |
| Kingston, NY | +6.7% | 670 | jobs | |
| Columbus, OH | +0.2% | 9,000 | pay | |
| Ann Arbor, MI | +0.0% | 1,510 | pay | |
| Redding, CA | this area | 660 | ||
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | -0.2% | 1,630 | pay | |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | -0.3% | 8,780 | pay | |
| Iowa City, IA | -3.7% | 660 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a bookkeeper in Redding, CA?
About $65,923 a year at the median, or $5,494 a month: $51,090 in pay plus about $14,833 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do bookkeepers earn in Redding?
Pay here is higher than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $51,090 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $37,270, the 90th $74,940, and the middle half earned $44,740 to $60,940.
Is Redding cheaper than the rest of California for bookkeepers?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $51,090 against $59,230 statewide. The next area up in California is Visalia at $51,200, the next down the Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetro area at $50,900.
How many bookkeepers work in Redding?
BLS counts about 660 in the May 2025 survey. 24 areas in California have more; the closest in size is Merced, with about 680.
Does a bookkeeper cost more than an HR assistant in Redding?
Yes: $720 a year more at the median. The medians are $51,090 and $50,370.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-3031: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-12.