What are the main factors that influence an Accounts Payable Clerk III's salary?

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

How does experience change An Accounts Payable Clerk 's salary?

An Accounts Payable Clerk 's salary grows with experience: an Accounts Payable Clerk I (0-1 years)earns $45,432, an Accounts Payable Clerk II (1-3 years)earns $50,779, an Accounts Payable Clerk III (3-5 years)earns $56,275, an Accounts Payable Supervisor (5+ years)earns $73,961, an Accounts Payable Senior Supervisor (5+ years)earns $90,490,

What are the highest paying states for an Accounts Payable Clerk III?

Accounts Payable Clerk III salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Accounts Payable Clerk III roles are District of Columbia $61,526, California $61,293, Massachusetts $60,476. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Accounts Payable Clerk roles make?

Salaries for Accounts Payable Clerk level roles vary by specialization: Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk III: $56,196; Accounts Payable and Billing Clerk: $53,959; Accounts Payable Clerk: $52,413; Accounts Payable & Purchasing Clerk: $52,372; Senior Accounts Payable Clerk: $51,152.

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Accounts Payable Clerk III Salary in Delaware

How much does an Accounts Payable Clerk III make in Delaware?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for an Accounts Payable Clerk III in Delaware is $56,275 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $66,134
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $51,891 to $61,435
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,899

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Accounts Payable Clerk III Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$61,435	$5,120	$1,181	$30
Average	$56,275	$4,690	$1,082	$27
25th Percentile	$51,891	$4,324	$998	$25

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Key Factors That Influence Accounts Payable Clerk III Salaries

An Accounts Payable Clerk III'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 Accounts Payable Clerk Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Accounts Payable Clerk III'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:

Accounts Payable Clerk I (0-1 years): $45,432
Accounts Payable Clerk II (1-3 years): $50,779
Accounts Payable Clerk III (3-5 years): $56,275
Accounts Payable Supervisor (5+ years): $73,961
Accounts Payable Senior Supervisor (5+ years): $90,490

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Accounts Payable Clerk I	0-1 years	$45,432
Accounts Payable Clerk II	1-3 years	$50,779
Accounts Payable Clerk III	3-5 years	$56,275
Accounts Payable Supervisor	5+ years	$73,961
Accounts Payable Senior Supervisor	5+ years	$90,490

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How Do Accounts Payable Clerk III 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 Accounts Payable Clerk IIIs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $61,526.
California: $61,293.
Massachusetts: $60,476.

District of Columbia $61,526 California $61,293 Massachusetts $60,476 Washington $60,253 New Jersey $60,231 Alaska $60,153 Connecticut $59,387 New York $59,075

Hawaii $58,081 Rhode Island $57,614 Maryland $57,297 Minnesota $56,864 Colorado $56,697 Illinois $56,641 Oregon $56,430 Delaware $56,275

New Hampshire $56,177 Virginia $55,958 Pennsylvania $55,319 Nevada $54,997 North Dakota $54,891 Michigan $54,724 Wisconsin $54,663 Vermont $54,541

Texas $54,202 Maine $54,180 Arizona $54,146 Ohio $54,108 Georgia $53,596 Indiana $53,341 Wyoming $53,291 Utah $53,213

Iowa $53,180 Kansas $52,913 Louisiana $52,835 North Carolina $52,807 Missouri $52,796 Florida $52,579 Montana $52,463 Nebraska $52,352

Kentucky $52,290 South Carolina $52,068 Tennessee $51,929 Idaho $51,874 New Mexico $51,468 Oklahoma $51,379 Alabama $51,051 South Dakota $50,501

Arkansas $50,201 West Virginia $50,040 Mississippi $49,556

Top Paying Cities for Accounts Payable Clerk IIIs

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: $58,242
Little Creek: $57,703
Magnolia: $57,942

Lincoln, DE $58,242 Little Creek, DE $57,703 Magnolia, DE $57,942 Milford, DE $58,242 Marydel, DE $57,486 Millsboro, DE $58,242 Millville, DE $58,631 Milton, DE $58,242

Nassau, DE $58,242 Ocean View, DE $58,631 Rehoboth Beach, DE $58,631 Seaford, DE $57,631 Selbyville, DE $58,631 Smyrna, DE $57,419 Viola, DE $57,942 Woodside, DE $57,775

Bear, DE $56,997 Newark, DE $57,019 Claymont, DE $57,064 Delaware City, DE $57,019 Hockessin, DE $57,064 Kirkwood, DE $57,019 Middletown, DE $57,303 Montchanin, DE $57,064

New Castle, DE $57,064 Odessa, DE $57,381 Port Penn, DE $56,864 Rockland, DE $57,064 Saint Georges, DE $57,019 Townsend, DE $57,297 Winterthur, DE $57,064 Lewes, DE $58,242

Wilmington, DE $57,064 Dover, DE $57,675 Dover Afb, DE $57,808 Bethany Beach, DE $58,631 Bethel, DE $57,631 Bridgeville, DE $58,242 Camden Wyoming, DE $57,736 Cheswold, DE $57,542

Clayton, DE $57,397 Dagsboro, DE $58,631 Delmar, DE $57,631 Ellendale, DE $58,242 Felton, DE $58,242 Fenwick Island, DE $58,631 Frankford, DE $58,631 Frederica, DE $58,242

Georgetown, DE $58,242 Greenwood, DE $58,242 Harbeson, DE $58,242 Harrington, DE $58,242 Hartly, DE $57,369 Houston, DE $58,242 Kenton, DE $57,397 Laurel, DE $57,631

Yorklyn, DE $57,064

Accounts Payable Clerk III Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Accounts Payable Clerk III'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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$51,891

Average $56,275/year

$61,435

$4,324

Average $4,690/month

$5,120

$998

Average $1,082/week

$1,181

$25

Average $27/hour

$30

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$61,435	$5,120	$1,181	$30
Average	$56,275	$4,690	$1,082	$27
25th Percentile	$51,891	$4,324	$998	$25

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