What are the main factors that influence an AP Clerk Entry's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for AP Clerk Entry?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for AP Clerk Entry roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

How does experience change An AP Clerk Entry's salary?

An AP Clerk Entry's salary grows with experience: an AP Clerk Entry (0-1 years)earns $45,427, an AP Clerk Intermediate (1-3 years)earns $50,788, an Accounts Payable Coordinator III (3-5 years)earns $56,296, an AP Operations Supervisor (5+ years)earns $73,961, an AP Operations Senior Supervisor (5+ years)earns $90,479,

What are the highest paying states for an AP Clerk Entry?

AP Clerk Entry salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for AP Clerk Entry roles are District of Columbia $49,683, California $49,493, Massachusetts $48,833. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of AP Clerk Entry roles make?

Salaries for AP Clerk Entry level roles vary by specialization: AP/AR Clerk III: $56,290; AP Clerk Senior: $55,603; AP/AR Clerk: $53,519; Ap Clerk/Payroll Clerk: $52,395; AP/AR Clerk II: $51,990.

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AP Clerk Entry Salary in Delaware

How much does an AP Clerk Entry make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an AP Clerk Entry in Delaware is $45,443 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

However, an AP Clerk Entry's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $52,053
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $42,083 to $48,903
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $39,024

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AP Clerk Entry Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$48,903	$4,075	$940	$24
Average	$45,443	$3,787	$874	$22
25th Percentile	$42,083	$3,507	$809	$20

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Key Factors That Influence AP Clerk Entry Salaries

An AP Clerk Entry's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects AP Clerk Entry Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an AP Clerk Entry's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

AP Clerk Entry (0-1 years): $45,427
AP Clerk Intermediate (1-3 years): $50,788
Accounts Payable Coordinator III (3-5 years): $56,296
AP Operations Supervisor (5+ years): $73,961
AP Operations Senior Supervisor (5+ years): $90,479

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
AP Clerk Entry	0-1 years	$45,427
AP Clerk Intermediate	1-3 years	$50,788
Accounts Payable Coordinator III	3-5 years	$56,296
AP Operations Supervisor	5+ years	$73,961
AP Operations Senior Supervisor	5+ years	$90,479

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How Do AP Clerk Entry Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract AP Clerk Entries. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $49,683.
California: $49,493.
Massachusetts: $48,833.

District of Columbia $49,683 California $49,493 Massachusetts $48,833 Washington $48,653 New Jersey $48,643 Alaska $48,573 Connecticut $47,953 New York $47,703

Hawaii $46,903 Rhode Island $46,523 Maryland $46,273 Minnesota $45,923 Colorado $45,783 Illinois $45,743 Oregon $45,573 Delaware $45,443

New Hampshire $45,363 Virginia $45,193 Pennsylvania $44,673 Nevada $44,413 North Dakota $44,323 Michigan $44,193 Wisconsin $44,143 Vermont $44,043

Texas $43,773 Maine $43,753 Arizona $43,723 Ohio $43,693 Georgia $43,283 Indiana $43,073 Wyoming $43,033 Utah $42,973

Iowa $42,943 Kansas $42,733 Louisiana $42,673 North Carolina $42,643 Missouri $42,633 Florida $42,463 Montana $42,363 Nebraska $42,273

Kentucky $42,233 South Carolina $42,053 Tennessee $41,933 Idaho $41,893 New Mexico $41,563 Oklahoma $41,493 Alabama $41,233 South Dakota $40,783

Arkansas $40,543 West Virginia $40,413 Mississippi $40,023

Top Paying Cities for AP Clerk Entries

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $45,243
Little Creek: $45,573
Magnolia: $45,503

Lincoln, DE $45,243 Little Creek, DE $45,573 Magnolia, DE $45,503 Milford, DE $45,353 Marydel, DE $45,433 Millsboro, DE $45,053 Millville, DE $45,123 Milton, DE $45,193

Nassau, DE $45,233 Ocean View, DE $45,113 Rehoboth Beach, DE $45,203 Seaford, DE $45,223 Selbyville, DE $45,033 Smyrna, DE $45,603 Viola, DE $45,393 Woodside, DE $45,513

Bear, DE $45,413 Newark, DE $45,393 Claymont, DE $45,483 Delaware City, DE $45,433 Hockessin, DE $45,393 Kirkwood, DE $45,433 Middletown, DE $45,443 Montchanin, DE $45,403

New Castle, DE $45,403 Odessa, DE $45,473 Port Penn, DE $45,503 Rockland, DE $45,403 Saint Georges, DE $45,433 Townsend, DE $45,503 Winterthur, DE $45,413 Lewes, DE $45,213

Wilmington, DE $45,393 Dover, DE $45,573 Dover Afb, DE $45,333 Bethany Beach, DE $45,063 Bethel, DE $45,113 Bridgeville, DE $45,213 Camden Wyoming, DE $45,443 Cheswold, DE $45,553

Clayton, DE $45,553 Dagsboro, DE $45,033 Delmar, DE $44,963 Ellendale, DE $45,093 Felton, DE $45,353 Fenwick Island, DE $45,043 Frankford, DE $44,963 Frederica, DE $45,393

Georgetown, DE $45,013 Greenwood, DE $45,223 Harbeson, DE $45,063 Harrington, DE $45,293 Hartly, DE $45,433 Houston, DE $45,233 Kenton, DE $45,563 Laurel, DE $44,993

Yorklyn, DE $45,403

AP Clerk Entry Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

AP Clerk Entry salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $50,828. While startup companies pay approximate $42,985.

AP Clerk Entry Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$42,985
Growth Stage	51~500	$45,463
Established	501~5000	$49,084
Enterprise	5000+	$50,828

AP Clerk Entry Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For AP Clerk Entry roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, AP Clerk Entry positions in Retail & Wholesale or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view AP Clerk Entry as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an AP Clerk Entry

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals	$63,620	$31.0	40%
Software & Networking	$49,987	$24.0	10%
Energy & Utilities	$49,078	$24.0	8%
Aerospace & Defense	$48,624	$23.0	7%
Biotechnology	$47,715	$23.0	5%

AP Clerk Entry Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an AP Clerk Entry's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$42,083

Average $45,443/year

$48,903

$3,507

Average $3,787/month

$4,075

$809

Average $874/week

$940

$20

Average $22/hour

$24

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$48,903	$4,075	$940	$24
Average	$45,443	$3,787	$874	$22
25th Percentile	$42,083	$3,507	$809	$20

AP Clerk Entry Salary Growth & Career Path

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For an AP Clerk Entry, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the AP Clerk Intermediate role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $50,800 - a projected growth of 12% over your current level.

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