Bookkeeper Salary Range?

njjel

I tried this post in Wage and Hour and got no response so I'm trying it here hoping I will get responses. What do you suggest as a salary range for a bookkeeper w/3 years experience who's primary focus is ADP Payroll? I'm thinking in the area of $27,000 to $28,000 to start. Any ideas would be helpful.

nohr4u1yr

If you go to [url]www.salary.com[/url] you can see what the average is in your area.

njjel

Yes thanks I am aware of that site, but wanted to know how you all feel.

KathiHR

In our payroll department, we have quite a few bookkeepers with about that much experience...they start in the $23,000 - 25,000 range, but I would expect a lower range here in Kansas vs. east coast.

MS HR

i think you're a little high.
23-25 would seem about right.

njjel

Since we are located in the Philadelphia area, I do believe our pay ranges would be higher than in the midwest.

TN HR

I used the calculator at [url]www.homefair.com[/url] and $25K in Wichita would translate to $29.5K (if your rent) or $32.5K (if you own a home) in the Philadelphia area.

I've had fairly good success with this tool as a good "ballpark" estimator.

I hope this helps.

Gene

Ethel

What area on the site do you select to get salaries?

Leslie

Our payroll specialist had 10 years experience, does ADP payroll and Kronos timekeeping for four companies, 850 employees. She started at $35K.