Last updated June 23, 2026 · based on 92 verified listings
Median $26/hr — about $54,080/year at full time.
Pay data on this page comes from 92 verified, US-eligible listings active on Cushy Jobs in the last 30 days. We re-run this analysis weekly. Bookkeeping pay at the bottom 25% works out to about $20/hr; the top 25% is around $42/hr.
Range: $20–$42/hr · Median $26/hr
| Bracket | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Bottom 25% | $20/hr | $41,600 |
| Median | $26/hr | $54,080 |
| Top 25% | $42/hr | $87,360 |
Most cushy WFH roles pay the same nationally, but a few employers adjust by metro. Multipliers below applied to the median $26/hr.
San Francisco, CA
$31/hr
18% above the national median
New York, NY
$30/hr
14% above the national median
Boston, MA
$29/hr
10% above the national median
Seattle, WA
$28/hr
9% above the national median
Washington, DC
$28/hr
7% above the national median
Entry (0-1 yr)
$21/hr
~$43,680/year FT
Mid (2-4 yr)
$26/hr
~$54,080/year FT
Senior (5+ yr)
$34/hr
~$70,720/year FT
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Across 92 verified listings, the median is $26/hour (about $54,080/year at full time). The bottom 25% earn $20/hr; the top 25% earn $42/hr.
Most cushy WFH roles pay the same nationally regardless of where the worker lives. A small minority of employers (mostly tech and high-cost-of-living based) adjust by metro — those rates are reflected in our top-paying-cities table above.
No — bookkeeping is distinct from accounting. Most listings require QuickBooks proficiency (Intuit ProAdvisor certification helps significantly) but no CPA license. A CPA is required for senior accounting, tax preparation, audit, and controller roles — those pay $40–$70/hr remote, but the entry path is bookkeeping first.
Cleanup specialists (entry-level): $20–$26/hour. Expert bookkeepers (1+ year with the program or external experience): $28–$34/hour. Seasonal tax-prep volunteers from October to April get bonus pay and access to advanced training. Intuit covers ProAdvisor certification and pays for state-licensing exams when applicable.