The bookkeeper records day-to-day transactions, pays bills and keeps household and personal accounts current.
Family Office Bookkeeper salary
We estimate $65K–$95K base salary for a bookkeeper at a US single family office managing $250M–$1B, with a typical bonus of 5–10%. Smaller offices pay about 15% less and $1B+ offices about 20% more.
- Midpoint
- –
- Typical bonus
- –
- How we search
- –
Estimated base salary at US single family offices. A starting point, not an offer. How we estimate.
Bookkeeper salary by city
| City | Base salary (estimate) |
|---|---|
| New York City | $75K–$110K |
| Chicago | $65K–$100K |
| Dallas | $65K–$95K |
| Houston | $65K–$95K |
| Los Angeles | $70K–$105K |
| Miami | $65K–$95K |
| Palm Beach | $65K–$100K |
| Boston | $70K–$100K |
| San Francisco Bay Area | $75K–$110K |
| Seattle | $70K–$105K |
| Atlanta | $65K–$95K |
| Austin | $65K–$95K |
Family Office Bookkeeper job description
- Pay bills and record transactions
- Reconcile bank and credit card accounts
- Track household and property expenses
- Prepare documents for the accountant
- Organize receipts and records
Skills and background
- QuickBooks or similar
- Accuracy
- Organization
- Discretion
- Clear communication
Typical background: 3+ years in bookkeeping, ideally for a business owner or household.
Bookkeeper interview questions
- How do you organize expenses across several properties?
- How do you handle a missing receipt?
- What accounting software have you used?
- How do you keep personal information secure?
More in our guide to family office interview questions.
How we recruit a bookkeeper
We run contingent searches for this role: a brief with you (and the principal where it matters), a shortlist of three to five vetted candidates, confidential interviews, and support through the offer and the first 90 days. Start a search.
Questions
What does a family office bookkeeper earn?
We estimate $65K–$95K base salary at a US single family office managing $250M–$1B, plus a typical bonus of 5–10% of base. Pay varies by city and office size.
What does a family office bookkeeper do?
The bookkeeper records day-to-day transactions, pays bills and keeps household and personal accounts current.
What background does a bookkeeper need?
3+ years in bookkeeping, ideally for a business owner or household.
How do you recruit a bookkeeper?
We usually run a contingent search: a brief with the family, a vetted shortlist, confidential interviews and help closing the offer.