Bookkeeper market brief · San Jose, CA
Bookkeeper Jobs in San Jose, CA
21 bookkeeper openings are live in the San Jose, CA area from 11 employers, led by Robert Half, China Live San Francisco, and Campbell Union High School District. The middle half of posted salaries runs $62,400–$72,800 a year (median $65,000), from the 95% of listings that disclose pay. Entry-level roles are the largest group, at 43% of openings. 14% of listings accept remote work.
Data updated Nov 5, 2026
Role and market snapshot
A quick read on demand before you open the live listings
Tracked jobs
- 21
- Live bookkeeper openings currently tracked in the San Jose market.
Companies hiring
- 11
- Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view.
Median compensation
- $65,000
- 95% of listings provide usable compensation data.
Market analysis
Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market
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Level mix
Career ladder
San Jose's bookkeeper market is led by entry-level openings, with 9 tracked roles at that rung.
30-day window
Demand and salary
Current jobs
21
Hiring employers
11
Salary coverage
95%
Median experience
3.5 years
Within this market
Employer tier lens
Established employers
12
3 companies
Startups & growing teams
7
6 companies · $62,400 median
Coverage-gated
Salary distribution
P25
$62,400
P50
$65,000
P75
$72,800
P90
$83,200
Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay.
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The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare bookkeeper opportunities in San Jose, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply.
- 21 live roles tracked in this market.
- 11 employers represented in the current window.
- Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026.
A practical market plan for Bookkeeper in San Jose
Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list.
- 01
Read the demand
21 bookkeeper openings across 11 employers establish the current San Jose opportunity set.
- 02
Choose the right rung
Entry-level leads the derived level mix with 9 tracked openings.
- 03
Prioritize employers
Robert Half is one of the most active visible employers, with 10 current openings in this market view.
- 04
Open the live roles
21 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now.
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Where this market is hiring
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Employer activity · 11 companies
Who is hiring in this market
The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample.
Live opportunity sample · 21 of 21 matches
Representative openings
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- Bookkeeper · Robert Half
- Full Charge Bookkeeper · Robert Half
- Full Charge Bookkeeper · Robert Half
- Bilingual Full-Charge Bookkeeper · China Live San Francisco
- Bilingual Full-Charge Bookkeeper · China Live San Francisco
- Bookkeeper · Cynch AI
- Service Clerk III - ASB Bookkeeper at Westmont High School · Campbell Union High School District
- Bookkeeper / Accountant · Surefox North America Inc
- Bookkeeper & Operations Coordinator (Hybrid) · Team Esface
Bookkeeper jobs in San Jose: what applicants need to know
Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice.
- 01
How many bookkeeper jobs are open in San Jose?
Metaintro tracks 21 live bookkeeper openings from 11 employers in the San Jose, CA area over the last 30 days.
- 02
What do bookkeeper jobs in San Jose pay?
The median posted salary is $65,000 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $62,400 to $72,800. Based on the 95% of current listings that disclose pay.
- 03
Which experience level has the most bookkeeper openings in San Jose?
Entry-level roles lead with 9 openings. Experience level is known for 86% of this market's listings.
- 04
Which companies are hiring for bookkeeper jobs in San Jose?
Robert Half, China Live San Francisco, Campbell Union High School District, and Cynch AI have the most open bookkeeper roles here right now, out of 11 hiring employers.
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