What are the main factors that influence a General Clerk II'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 General Clerk II?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for General Clerk II roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A General Clerk 's salary?

A General Clerk 's salary grows with experience: a General Clerk I (0-1 years)earns $38,620, a General Clerk II (1-3 years)earns $42,910, a General Clerk III (3-5 years)earns $47,448, a Clerical Supervisor (5+ years)earns $66,952,

What are the highest paying states for a General Clerk II?

General Clerk II salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for General Clerk II roles are District of Columbia $46,914, California $46,736, Massachusetts $46,113. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of General Clerk roles make?

Salaries for General Clerk level roles vary by specialization: General Merchandise Clerk: $57,851; General Accounting Clerk: $49,302; Bookkeeping Clerk II: $48,683; Accounting Clerk II: $48,663; General Clerk III: $46,853.

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General Clerk II Salary in Delaware

How much does a General Clerk II make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a General Clerk II in Delaware is $42,910 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

However, a General Clerk II's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $48,370
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $37,539 to $45,768
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $32,648

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General Clerk II Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$45,768	$3,814	$880	$22
Average	$42,910	$3,576	$825	$21
25th Percentile	$37,539	$3,128	$722	$18

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Key Factors That Influence General Clerk II Salaries

A General Clerk II'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 General Clerk Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a General Clerk II'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:

General Clerk I (0-1 years): $38,620
General Clerk II (1-3 years): $42,910
General Clerk III (3-5 years): $47,448
Clerical Supervisor (5+ years): $66,952

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
General Clerk I	0-1 years	$38,620
General Clerk II	1-3 years	$42,910
General Clerk III	3-5 years	$47,448
Clerical Supervisor	5+ years	$66,952

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How Do General Clerk II 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 General Clerk IIs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $46,914.
California: $46,736.
Massachusetts: $46,113.

District of Columbia $46,914 California $46,736 Massachusetts $46,113 Washington $45,944 New Jersey $45,927 Alaska $45,868 Connecticut $45,283 New York $45,046

Hawaii $44,287 Rhode Island $43,931 Maryland $43,690 Minnesota $43,359 Colorado $43,232 Illinois $43,190 Oregon $43,029 Delaware $42,910

New Hampshire $42,836 Virginia $42,669 Pennsylvania $42,181 Nevada $41,936 North Dakota $41,855 Michigan $41,728 Wisconsin $41,681 Vermont $41,588

Texas $41,330 Maine $41,313 Arizona $41,287 Ohio $41,258 Georgia $40,868 Indiana $40,673 Wyoming $40,635 Utah $40,575

Iowa $40,550 Kansas $40,347 Louisiana $40,287 North Carolina $40,266 Missouri $40,258 Florida $40,092 Montana $40,003 Nebraska $39,919

Kentucky $39,872 South Carolina $39,703 Tennessee $39,597 Idaho $39,554 New Mexico $39,245 Oklahoma $39,177 Alabama $38,927 South Dakota $38,508

Arkansas $38,279 West Virginia $38,156 Mississippi $37,787

Top Paying Cities for General Clerk IIs

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: $42,717
Little Creek: $43,030
Magnolia: $42,968

Lincoln, DE $42,717 Little Creek, DE $43,030 Magnolia, DE $42,968 Milford, DE $42,825 Marydel, DE $42,896 Millsboro, DE $42,538 Millville, DE $42,603 Milton, DE $42,677

Nassau, DE $42,708 Ocean View, DE $42,596 Rehoboth Beach, DE $42,678 Seaford, DE $42,702 Selbyville, DE $42,525 Smyrna, DE $43,059 Viola, DE $42,861 Woodside, DE $42,976

Bear, DE $42,877 Newark, DE $42,861 Claymont, DE $42,949 Delaware City, DE $42,904 Hockessin, DE $42,857 Kirkwood, DE $42,896 Middletown, DE $42,912 Montchanin, DE $42,867

New Castle, DE $42,873 Odessa, DE $42,933 Port Penn, DE $42,962 Rockland, DE $42,871 Saint Georges, DE $42,899 Townsend, DE $42,965 Winterthur, DE $42,876 Lewes, DE $42,694

Wilmington, DE $42,859 Dover, DE $43,030 Dover Afb, DE $42,803 Bethany Beach, DE $42,551 Bethel, DE $42,595 Bridgeville, DE $42,696 Camden Wyoming, DE $42,908 Cheswold, DE $43,016

Clayton, DE $43,017 Dagsboro, DE $42,522 Delmar, DE $42,453 Ellendale, DE $42,582 Felton, DE $42,822 Fenwick Island, DE $42,531 Frankford, DE $42,457 Frederica, DE $42,864

Georgetown, DE $42,505 Greenwood, DE $42,703 Harbeson, DE $42,551 Harrington, DE $42,768 Hartly, DE $42,901 Houston, DE $42,707 Kenton, DE $43,019 Laurel, DE $42,480

Yorklyn, DE $42,870

General Clerk II Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

General Clerk II salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $47,995. While startup companies pay approximate $40,589.

General Clerk II Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$40,589
Growth Stage	51~500	$42,929
Established	501~5000	$46,348
Enterprise	5000+	$47,995

General Clerk II Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For General Clerk II roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, General Clerk positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view General Clerk II as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a General Clerk II

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$51,492	$25.0	20%
Software & Networking	$51,492	$25.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$49,347	$24.0	15%
Aerospace & Defense	$47,201	$23.0	10%
Biotechnology	$47,201	$23.0	10%

General Clerk II Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a General Clerk II'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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$37,539

Average $42,910/year

$45,768

$3,128

Average $3,576/month

$3,814

$722

Average $825/week

$880

$18

Average $21/hour

$22

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$45,768	$3,814	$880	$22
Average	$42,910	$3,576	$825	$21
25th Percentile	$37,539	$3,128	$722	$18

General Clerk II Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a General Clerk II, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the General Clerk III role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $47,448 - a projected growth of 11% over your current level.

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