United States
US NAICS 54121b|Statistics

Payroll & Bookkeeping Services in the US - Employment (2021-2031)

There are xx employees in the Payroll & Bookkeeping Services industry in the US, which is expected to grow at xx% over the next five years. Operators in this industry provide outsourced payroll services for clients’ employees and basic bookkeeping services are also included. However, this industry does not include tax preparation companies or certified public accountants.

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Employment

Total value (#) and annual change from 2012 – 2030.

Revenue

$XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%

Employees

XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%

Businesses

XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%

Profit

$XX
2021-2026 XX%

Profit Margin

$XX
2021-2026 XX%

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Facilities Management and Other Office Administrative Services in Australia
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Accounting Services in New Zealand
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are employed in the Payroll & Bookkeeping Services in the US in 2026?

There is 892,477 people employed in the Payroll & Bookkeeping Services in the US as of 2026.

What is employment growth in the Payroll & Bookkeeping Services in the US in 2026?

The number of people employed in the Payroll & Bookkeeping Services in the US grew 4.0% on average over the five years between 2021 and 2026.

Is employment in the Payroll & Bookkeeping Services in the US expected to grow or decline over the next 5 years?

See our full analysis of the Payroll & Bookkeeping Services in the US to understand if the industry employment is expected to grow or decline over the next five years.

How many people does the average business in the Payroll & Bookkeeping Services in the US employ?

The average Payroll & Bookkeeping Services in the US business is 2.7 employees.

Are businesses in the Payroll & Bookkeeping Services in the US adding employees?

The average business in the Payroll & Bookkeeping Services in the US now employs more workers than it did five years ago.

How productive are employees in the Payroll & Bookkeeping Services in the US?

The revenue per employee for the average business in the Payroll & Bookkeeping Services in the US has decreased in the last five years.

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