Accounting File Clerk Salary in the United States

How much does an Accounting File Clerk make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Accounting File Clerk in the United States is $44,061 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $49,661
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $40,131 to $46,992
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $36,552
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Accounting File Clerk Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $46,992 $3,916 $904 $23
Average $44,061 $3,672 $847 $21
25th Percentile $40,131 $3,344 $772 $19
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Key Factors That Influence Accounting File Clerk Salaries

An Accounting File Clerk'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 Accounting File Clerk Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Accounting File Clerk'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): $43,451
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $49,300
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $55,460
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $61,961
  • Expert (over 8 years): $90,717
Levels Salary
Accountin... Level Accounting File Clerk$43,451
Accountin... Level Accounting File Clerk$49,300
Accountin... Level Accounting File Clerk$55,460
Accountin... Level Accounting File Clerk$61,961
Accountin... Level Accounting File Clerk$90,717
$43,451 0 yr
$49,300 < 2 yrs
$55,460 2-4 yrs
$61,961 5-8 yrs
$90,717 > 8 yrs
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How Do Accounting File Clerk 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 Accounting File Clerks. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $48,785.
  • California: $48,600.
  • Massachusetts: $47,952.

Top Paying Cities for Accounting File Clerks

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: $55,575
  • San Francisco: $54,966
  • Oakland: $53,808

What Skills Can Increase an Accounting File Clerk'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 an Accounting File Clerk'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
 $49,789
13%
Finance and Accounting
 $49,789
13%
Presentation
 $49,789
13%
Financial Reporting
 $49,349
12%
Analytical Skills
 $48,908
11%
Commitment
 $48,908
11%
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Accounting File Clerk Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Accounting File Clerk roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 30% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Healthcare sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 15% above the average. In contrast, Accounting File Clerk positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Accounting File Clerk as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Accounting File Clerk

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense$50,671$24.015%
Healthcare$49,349$24.012%
Business Services$48,468$23.010%
Insurance$47,586$23.08%
MFG Nondurable$47,146$23.07%

How Education impacts an Accounting File Clerk's Salary?

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

Accounting File Clerk Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Accounting File Clerk
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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Accounting File Clerk Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Accounting File Clerk'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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Last Updated on July 01, 2026
$40,131
Average $44,061/year
$46,992
$3,344
Average $3,672/month
$3,916
$772
Average $847/week
$904
$19
Average $21/hour
$23
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $46,992 $3,916 $904 $23
Average $44,061 $3,672 $847 $21
25th Percentile $40,131 $3,344 $772 $19

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Salary Trends for Accounting File Clerk

Salaries for an Accounting File Clerk can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $43,806 in 2023 to around $43,688 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Accounting File Clerk salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Accounting File Clerk Over Time

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2024 $43,807
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