Bookkeeper salary in Savannah, GA
For this job Savannah sits right at the Georgia figure, with a median of $49,620 a year1. That is about level with the Georgia statewide median of $49,350, and 2.1% below the US median of $50,670. Among US areas it comes in at #152 of 521. BLS counts about 1,350 people in this job here, 3% of the Georgia total.
BLS occupation 43-3031, area Savannah, GA. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Savannah against Georgia and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah, GA | $33,090 | $49,620 | $69,350 | |
| Georgia (US state) | $32,810 | $49,350 | $71,810 | |
| United States | $36,000 | $50,670 | $74,550 |
Bookkeepers at the 90th percentile earn $69,350, 2.1 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 2.1. The middle half of bookkeepers in Savannah earns $40,310–$58,650. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is $18,340 wide, between the figure for Georgia ($19,600) and the US figure ($17,950).
What to budget for a bookkeeper here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $33,090 | $2,758 | $15.91 | $42,697 |
| 25th percentile | $40,310 | $3,359 | $19.38 | $52,013 |
| Median | $49,620 | $4,135 | $23.86 | $64,026 |
| 75th percentile | $58,650 | $4,888 | $28.20 | $75,677 |
| 90th percentile | $69,350 | $5,779 | $33.34 | $89,484 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $9,310 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $9,030, or about $11,652 once benefits are added. 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 median and the 75th percentile in Savannah, and the Georgia statewide median of $49,350 falls between the 25th percentile and the median.
What a hire really costs in Savannah
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 $14,406 to the $49,620 median and brings it to $64,026 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 Savannah
Of the 17 roles we track in Savannah, this one ranks #10 by median pay, between paralegals ($60,370) and data entry specialists ($43,880). Project Coordinator is the highest at $98,930.
| Role | Median | vs bookkeeper | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payroll Specialist | +23.1% | 200 | |
| Paralegal | +21.7% | 610 | |
| Bookkeeper | this role | 1,350 | |
| Data Entry Specialist | -11.6% | 110 | |
| HR Assistant | -11.7% | 90 |
Measured against the US median, bookkeepers rank #3 of the 17 roles we track in Savannah (-2.1%), between payroll specialists (+4.8%) and project coordinators (-3.3%). The typical role here is at -9.7%, so, measured against the US, bookkeepers cost more in Savannah than the area's general pay level would suggest. Bookkeepers hold 7.8% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Savannah, 7.6% across Georgia and 8.7% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Georgia
Across the 18 areas of Georgia with data for this job, the median runs from $42,800 in Columbus to $51,170 in Atlanta-Sandy Springs, a gap of $8,370 a year. Of the 4 areas in Georgia with more bookkeepers than Savannah, 3 pay less: Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC ($46,450), the South Georgia nonmetro area ($44,210) and the North Georgia nonmetro area ($45,210).
| Area | Median | vs Savannah | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs, GA | +3.1% | 22,480 | |
| Savannah, GA | this area | 1,350 | |
| Gainesville, GA | -2.4% | 810 | |
| Hinesville, GA | -4.3% | 130 | |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | -4.6% | 820 | |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | -6.4% | 1,640 | |
| Warner Robins, GA | -7.1% | 400 |
Savannah against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Savannah is #195 of 521 US areas for this job. Both its size and its pay sit in the middle half of US areas. Outside Georgia, Minot and Flagstaff pay just above Savannah and Greenville-Anderson and Cincinnati just below. All four are within $40 a year of the median in Savannah. Of the three markets with about as many bookkeepers, none pays as much.
| Metro area | Median | vs Savannah | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff, AZ | +0.1% | 460 | pay | |
| Minot, ND | +0.1% | 330 | pay | |
| Savannah, GA | this area | 1,350 | ||
| Greenville-Anderson, SC | -0.0% | 3,770 | pay | |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY | -0.1% | 9,050 | pay | |
| Medford, OR | -0.7% | 1,340 | jobs | |
| Davenport-Moline, IA-IL | -3.6% | 1,360 | jobs | |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | -4.7% | 1,370 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a bookkeeper in Savannah, GA?
About $64,026 a year at the median, or $5,335 a month: $49,620 in pay plus about $14,406 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do bookkeepers earn in Savannah?
The median was $49,620 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $33,090, the 90th $69,350, and the middle half earned $40,310 to $58,650.
Is Savannah cheaper than the rest of Georgia for bookkeepers?
About the same: a median of $49,620 against $49,350 statewide. The next area up in Georgia is Atlanta-Sandy Springs at $51,170, the next down Gainesville at $48,430.
How many bookkeepers work in Savannah?
BLS counts about 1,350 in the May 2025 survey. That is 3% of the Georgia total of 38,700. 4 areas in Georgia have more; the closest in size is the North Georgia nonmetro area, with about 1,460.
Does a bookkeeper cost more than a data entry specialist in Savannah?
Yes: $5,740 a year more at the median. The medians are $49,620 and $43,880.
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.