Clerical Specialist Salary in the United States

How much does a Clerical Specialist make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Clerical Specialist in the United States is $45,027 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

However, a Clerical Specialist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $56,106
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $41,479 to $50,826
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,248
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Clerical Specialist Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $50,826 $4,236 $977 $24
Average $45,027 $3,752 $866 $22
25th Percentile $41,479 $3,457 $798 $20
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Key Factors That Influence Clerical Specialist Salaries

A Clerical Specialist'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Clerical Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Clerical Specialist'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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $43,894
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $44,140
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $44,781
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $45,767
  • Expert (over 8 years): $49,381
Levels Salary
Entry Level Clerical Specialist$43,894
Intermediate Level Clerical Specialist$44,140
Senior Level Clerical Specialist$44,781
Specialist Level Clerical Specialist$45,767
Expert Level Clerical Specialist$49,381
$43,894 0 yr
$44,140 < 2 yrs
$44,781 2-4 yrs
$45,767 5-8 yrs
$49,381 > 8 yrs
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How Do Clerical Specialist 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 Clerical Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $49,854.
  • California: $49,665.
  • Massachusetts: $49,003.

Top Paying Cities for Clerical Specialists

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:

  • San Jose: $56,793
  • San Francisco: $56,235
  • Oakland: $54,987

What Skills Can Increase a Clerical Specialist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 16.1% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Accounting (Mentioned in 2.48% Job Postings): Creating financial statements and reports based on the summary of financial and business transactions.
  • Word Processing (Mentioned in 1.51% Job Postings): word processing, operation in which a text-editing software program called a word processor is used to create a document on a computer. A word-processing system can produce a wide variety of documents, including letters, memoranda, and manuals, rapidly and at relatively low cost.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 16.1%
Accounting 2.48%
Word Processing 1.51%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Clerical Specialist's salary.
  • Consumer Electronics: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Hard Working: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Consumer Electronics
$52,232
16%
Hard Working
$51,781
15%
Analysis
$50,431
12%
Back Office
$50,431
12%
Flexibility
$49,980
11%
Presentation
$49,530
10%
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How Education impacts a Clerical Specialist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Clerical Specialists enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Clerical Specialist with a No Diploma is between $47,578 and $50,435).

Clerical Specialist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Clerical Specialist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 4.8%
High School 49.4%
Associates 19.3%
Bachelors 22.9%
Masters 3.6%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Clerical Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Clerical Specialist'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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Clerical Specialist

Salaries for a Clerical Specialist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $44,171 in 2023 to around $44,175 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Clerical Specialist salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Clerical Specialist Over Time

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2023
$44,171
2024
$44,301
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$44,175
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