Clerk, Accounting Salary in the United States

How much does a Clerk, Accounting make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Clerk, Accounting in the United States is $42,204 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $20.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $47,322
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $38,017 to $44,883
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $34,205
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Clerk, Accounting Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $44,883 $3,740 $863 $22
Average $42,204 $3,517 $812 $20
25th Percentile $38,017 $3,168 $731 $18
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Key Factors That Influence Clerk, Accounting Salaries

A Clerk, Accounting'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 Clerk, Accounting Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Clerk, Accounting'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): $42,007
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $47,659
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $53,606
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $59,894
  • Expert (over 8 years): $87,679
Levels Salary
Clerk, Ac... Level Clerk, Accounting$42,007
Accountin... Level Clerk, Accounting$47,659
Accountin... Level Clerk, Accounting$53,606
Accountin... Level Clerk, Accounting$59,894
Accountin... Level Clerk, Accounting$87,679
$42,007 0 yr
$47,659 < 2 yrs
$53,606 2-4 yrs
$59,894 5-8 yrs
$87,679 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Clerk, Accountings

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: $53,232
  • San Francisco: $52,650
  • Oakland: $51,540

What Skills Can Increase a Clerk, Accounting's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 2.23% 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.
  • Credit Card (Mentioned in 2.75% Job Postings): A credit card is a type of credit facility, provided by banks that allow customers to borrow funds within a pre-approved credit limit.
  • Microsoft Excel (Mentioned in 1.21% Job Postings): Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet developed by Microsoft for Windows, macOS, Android and iOS. It features calculation or computation capabilities, graphing tools, pivot tables, and a macro programming language called Visual Basic for Applications.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 2.23%
Credit Card 2.75%
Microsoft Excel 1.21%
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 Clerk, Accounting's salary.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Finance and Accounting: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Consulting
 $47,691
13%
Finance and Accounting
 $47,691
13%
Presentation
 $47,691
13%
Financial Reporting
 $47,269
12%
Analytical Skills
 $46,847
11%
Commitment
 $46,847
11%
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How Education impacts a Clerk, Accounting's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Clerk, Accountings enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate 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 Clerk, Accounting with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $42,267 and $44,966).

Clerk, Accounting Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Clerk, Accounting
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.0%
High School 29.4%
Associates 25.8%
Bachelors 37.6%
Masters 4.8%
Doctorate 0.3%
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Clerk, Accounting Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Clerk, Accounting'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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$38,017
Average $42,204/year
$44,883
$3,168
Average $3,517/month
$3,740
$731
Average $812/week
$863
$18
Average $20/hour
$22
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $44,883 $3,740 $863 $22
Average $42,204 $3,517 $812 $20
25th Percentile $38,017 $3,168 $731 $18

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Salary Trends for Clerk, Accounting

Salaries for a Clerk, Accounting can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $42,349 in 2023 to around $42,235 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Clerk, Accounting salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Clerk, Accounting Over Time

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