Accounting Clerk (Accountant I) Salary

Accounting Clerk (Accountant I) Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Accounting Clerk (Accountant I) Salary $44,652 US June 27, 2024
25th Percentile Accounting Clerk (Accountant I) Salary $50,244 US June 27, 2024
50th Percentile Accounting Clerk (Accountant I) Salary $56,385 US June 27, 2024
75th Percentile Accounting Clerk (Accountant I) Salary $64,179 US June 27, 2024
90th Percentile Accounting Clerk (Accountant I) Salary $71,274 US June 27, 2024
25% $50,244 10% $44,652 90% $71,274 75% $64,179 $56,385 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

How much does an Accounting Clerk (Accountant I) earn in the United States?

As of June 27, 2024, an Accounting Clerk (Accountant I) in the United States earns an average salary of $56,385 per year.
An Accounting Clerk (Accountant I)'s salary can be paid hourly, weekly or monthly depending on the company and job type. Most part-time jobs will be paid hourly or weekly. Using the salary calculator, the average pay comes out to be about $27 an hour, $1,084/week, or $4,699/month.
The average salary of an Accounting Clerk (Accountant I) ranges from $50,244 to $64,179. The average salary range for an Accounting Clerk (Accountant I) varies widely, which indicates that there are many opportunities for advancement, promotions, and salary increases. These opportunities depend on many factors, including skills, education, certifications, location, and years of experience.
According to job salary data displays, Accounting Clerk (Accountant I) in District of Columbia and California are high in demand. Accounting Clerk (Accountant I) in District of Columbia earn an average salary of $62,757 per year, which is $6,372(11.3%) more than the national average of $56,385. District of Columbia is ranked as the top salary of an Accounting Clerk (Accountant I) nationwide.

What is the Average Accounting Clerk (Accountant I) Salary by City?

Below is a list of the average salaries for an Accounting Clerk (Accountant I) in 10 cities in the United States. We've identified 354 cities where the typical salary for an Accounting Clerk (Accountant I) job is above the national average. The highest paying city for an Accounting Clerk (Accountant I) is in San Jose, CA, and the average salary for an Accounting Clerk (Accountant I) job is $70,764, which is higher than the national average.
This is followed by Santa Clara, CA and Fremont, CA in second and third places, which beat the national average by $14,378(25.5%) and $14,266(25.3%) respectively. In fourth place is Daly City, CA, which pays $14,096(25%), above the national average. San Francisco, CA, Oakland, CA and Berkeley, CA continue the rankings.
Based on the summary of average salaries paid by cities, the Accounting Clerk (Accountant I) job market in San Jose, CA is relatively active with a higher-paying salary compared to other cities in the United States.
Finally, Accounting Clerk (Accountant I) jobs pay differently based on the city, even if they are in the same state. The cost of living might be a key factor when considering the location and salary of an Accounting Clerk (Accountant I) position.
CITY Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
San Jose $70,764 $5,897 $1,361 $34
Santa Clara $70,764 $5,897 $1,361 $34
Fremont $70,651 $5,888 $1,359 $34
Daly City $70,482 $5,873 $1,355 $34
San Francisco $70,482 $5,873 $1,355 $34
Oakland $68,790 $5,733 $1,323 $33
Berkeley $68,790 $5,733 $1,323 $33
Hayward $68,677 $5,723 $1,321 $33
Union City $65,858 $5,488 $1,267 $32
West New York $65,858 $5,488 $1,267 $32

What Similar Jobs are Paid to Accounting Clerk (Accountant I) in the U.S.?

There are 11 jobs that we find are related to the Accounting Clerk (Accountant I) job category,these similar jobs include Clerk, Accounting,Accounting Clerk IV,Intermediate Accounting Clerk,Entry Accounting Clerk,Reinsurance Accounting Clerk,Senior Accounting Clerk,Accounting Clerk & Inventory Clerk,General Accounting Clerk,Junior Accounting Clerk,Accounting Payroll Clerk,and Automotive Accounting Clerk.
All of these 11 jobs are paid between $40,543 to $63,748, and the Accounting Clerk IV gets the highest paid with $63,748 from them. Those similar job salaries are paid differently by many factors such as company size, department base, responsibility, and others. If you're qualified to be hired for one of these similar jobs to the Accounting Clerk (Accountant I), you could refer to the below list of job salaries based on market prices in the United States.
JOB TITLE Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
Clerk, Accounting $45,750 $3,812 $880 $22
Accounting Clerk IV $63,748 $5,312 $1,226 $31
Intermediate Accounting Clerk $50,190 $4,183 $965 $24
Entry Accounting Clerk $45,333 $3,778 $872 $22
Reinsurance Accounting Clerk $51,600 $4,300 $992 $25
Senior Accounting Clerk $56,890 $4,741 $1,094 $27
Accounting Clerk & Inventory Clerk $47,312 $3,943 $910 $23
General Accounting Clerk $49,784 $4,149 $957 $24
Junior Accounting Clerk $40,543 $3,379 $780 $19
Accounting Payroll Clerk $54,301 $4,525 $1,044 $26
Automotive Accounting Clerk $44,975 $3,748 $865 $22
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