Upwork Bookkeeping jobs: what clients really pay and when to apply
We read 12,280 Bookkeeping jobs posted on Upwork in the last 12 months, out of 1,587,735 Upwork jobs we track. Here is what they show about pay, timing and which clients actually hire.
- $15/hrmedian offer on new Bookkeeping jobs
- $12/hrwhat the same clients paid before
- 6 in 10jobs end in a hire (clients who hired before)
- 25%already have invites out minutes after posting
What do Bookkeeping clients really pay on Upwork?
They advertise $15/hr. They actually paid $12/hr on average before.
- $15/hroffered on new jobs
- $12/hrthese clients paid before
When do Bookkeeping jobs get posted most on Upwork?
Most Bookkeeping jobs post Mon–Wed, 4–7pm UTC.
- Mon–Wedbusiest days to post
- 27%posted 11pm–7am UTC
How often do Bookkeeping clients actually hire on Upwork?
Bookkeeping clients who've hired before hire on 6 in 10 of their jobs. The rest end with no hire.
- 6 in 10jobs end in a hire, from clients who hired before
- 34%from clients who never hired anyone
How many Bookkeeping jobs already have someone picked on Upwork?
25% of Bookkeeping jobs already had invites out when we saw them, minutes after posting.
- 25%already had invites out
- 6%already interviewing
How many Bookkeeping clients haven't verified payment on Upwork?
33% of Bookkeeping jobs come from clients with no verified payment method.
- 33%from clients with no verified payment
- 64%of those never hired anyone
Do “Expert” Bookkeeping jobs pay expert rates on Upwork?
36% of “Expert” Bookkeeping jobs pay under $15/hr.
- 36%of Expert jobs pay under $15/hr
- $20/hrmedian Expert offer
Which country pays Bookkeeping freelancers the most on Upwork?
Germany pays Bookkeeping freelancers the most, at $19/hr.
- $19/hrGermany pays the most
- $18/hrIndia is 2nd
Is Bookkeeping growing or dying on Upwork?
Bookkeeping jobs are up 10% vs the 3 months before.
- +10%change vs the previous 3 months
- $15/hrmedian hourly offer
Recent Bookkeeping jobs on Upwork
The newest Bookkeeping jobs we saw. Good ones get invites within minutes, so open them fast.
- Certified Accountant (Contabilista Certificado) for Portuguese Holding Company (SGPS)$10–25/hr · Portugal · Spent $3.5k · Less than 5 proposals · Oct 22
- QuickBooks Online Bookkeeping Cleanup - 8 Months$50 fixed · United States · Spent $4.2k · Less than 5 proposals · Oct 22
- eCommerce Shopify US LLC accountant/ bookkeeping advisor Foreign Owned Wyoming$50–150/hr · United States · Spent $4.1k · Less than 5 proposals · Oct 22
- Aanslagen Belgische personenbelasting nakijken (particulier, geen BE-inkomen)$10–34/hr · Netherlands · Spent $2.5k · Less than 5 proposals · Oct 22
- Accountant to close 3 dormant Dutch BVs, fixed fee USD 400 per BV$1,200 fixed · Netherlands · Spent $2.5k · Less than 5 proposals · Oct 22
- Bookkeeping and Tax Consultancy$10–20/hr · United Arab Emirates · New client · Less than 5 proposals · Oct 22
- Audit Manager with NonProfit (NFP) Experience
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- How much do Bookkeeping jobs pay on Upwork?
- New Bookkeeping jobs on Upwork offer $15/hr (median). The same clients paid $12/hr on average on their past jobs. The median hourly offer over the last 3 months is $15/hr.
- When is the best time to apply for Bookkeeping jobs on Upwork?
- Most Bookkeeping jobs post Mon–Wed, 4–7pm UTC. Apply fast: 25% of Bookkeeping jobs already have invites out minutes after posting.
- Do Bookkeeping clients on Upwork actually hire?
- Bookkeeping clients who've hired before hire on 6 in 10 of their jobs. The rest end with no hire.
- How many Bookkeeping jobs on Upwork are risky?
- 33% of Bookkeeping jobs come from clients with no verified payment method. Check that a client's payment is verified before you spend Connects.
- Do Expert-level Bookkeeping jobs pay more?
- 36% of “Expert” Bookkeeping jobs pay under $15/hr.
- Which country pays Bookkeeping freelancers the most on Upwork?
- Germany pays Bookkeeping freelancers the most, at $19/hr.
- Is Bookkeeping growing or dying on Upwork?
- Bookkeeping jobs are up 10% vs the 3 months before.
- Where do these Bookkeeping numbers come from?
- From 12,280 Bookkeeping jobs posted on Upwork in the last 12 months, part of the 1,587,735 jobs Upwork X-Ray has tracked since July 2025. New jobs arrive every minute and the numbers update every few hours. Upwork X-Ray is free and not affiliated with Upwork.