What are the main factors that influence an Accounts Clerk'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 Accounts Clerk?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Accounts Clerk roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

How does experience change An Accounts Clerk's salary?

An Accounts Clerk's salary grows with experience: an Accounting Clerk I (0-1 years)earns $43,377, an Accounts Clerk (1-3 years)earns $49,217, an Accounting Clerk III (3-5 years)earns $55,366, an Accounting Clerk IV (5-7 years)earns $61,856, an Accounting Supervisor (7+ years)earns $90,563,

What are the highest paying states for an Accounts Clerk?

Accounts Clerk salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Accounts Clerk roles are District of Columbia $54,674, California $54,466, Massachusetts $53,740. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Accounts Clerk roles make?

Salaries for Accounts Clerk level roles vary by specialization: Accounts Recievable Clerk: $57,206; Accounts Payable Clerk III: $55,590; Accounts Payable Clerk: $52,421; Accounts Payables Clerk: $52,160; Accounts Receivables Clerk: $49,434.

Accounts Clerk Salary in Delaware

How much does an Accounts Clerk make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Accounts Clerk in Delaware is $50,007 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $57,254
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $46,059 to $53,800
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $42,464

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Accounts Clerk Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$53,800	$4,483	$1,035	$26
Average	$50,007	$4,167	$962	$24
25th Percentile	$46,059	$3,838	$886	$22

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Key Factors That Influence Accounts Clerk Salaries

An Accounts 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Accounts Clerk Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Accounts 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): $43,377
Early Career (1-2 years): $49,217
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $55,366
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $61,856
Expert (over 8 years): $90,563

Levels	Salary
Accountin... Level Accounts Clerk	$43,377
Accounts ... Level Accounts Clerk	$49,217
Accountin... Level Accounts Clerk	$55,366
Accountin... Level Accounts Clerk	$61,856
Accountin... Level Accounts Clerk	$90,563

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How Do Accounts 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 Accounts Clerks. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $54,674.
California: $54,466.
Massachusetts: $53,740.

District of Columbia $54,674 California $54,466 Massachusetts $53,740 Washington $53,543 New Jersey $53,523 Alaska $53,454 Connecticut $52,773 New York $52,496

Hawaii $51,612 Rhode Island $51,197 Maryland $50,916 Minnesota $50,531 Colorado $50,383 Illinois $50,333 Oregon $50,145 Delaware $50,007

New Hampshire $49,920 Virginia $49,726 Pennsylvania $49,158 Nevada $48,871 North Dakota $48,778 Michigan $48,630 Wisconsin $48,575 Vermont $48,467

Texas $48,165 Maine $48,146 Arizona $48,116 Ohio $48,081 Georgia $47,627 Indiana $47,400 Wyoming $47,356 Utah $47,286

Iowa $47,257 Kansas $47,020 Louisiana $46,951 North Carolina $46,926 Missouri $46,916 Florida $46,723 Montana $46,620 Nebraska $46,521

Kentucky $46,467 South Carolina $46,269 Tennessee $46,146 Idaho $46,096 New Mexico $45,736 Oklahoma $45,657 Alabama $45,365 South Dakota $44,877

Arkansas $44,610 West Virginia $44,467 Mississippi $44,037

Top Paying Cities for Accounts 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:

Lincoln: $49,782
Little Creek: $50,146
Magnolia: $50,074

Lincoln, DE $49,782 Little Creek, DE $50,146 Magnolia, DE $50,074 Milford, DE $49,908 Marydel, DE $49,990 Millsboro, DE $49,573 Millville, DE $49,650 Milton, DE $49,736

Nassau, DE $49,772 Ocean View, DE $49,641 Rehoboth Beach, DE $49,737 Seaford, DE $49,765 Selbyville, DE $49,559 Smyrna, DE $50,181 Viola, DE $49,950 Woodside, DE $50,084

Bear, DE $49,969 Newark, DE $49,950 Claymont, DE $50,052 Delaware City, DE $50,000 Hockessin, DE $49,946 Kirkwood, DE $49,990 Middletown, DE $50,010 Montchanin, DE $49,957

New Castle, DE $49,964 Odessa, DE $50,034 Port Penn, DE $50,068 Rockland, DE $49,962 Saint Georges, DE $49,994 Townsend, DE $50,071 Winterthur, DE $49,968 Lewes, DE $49,755

Wilmington, DE $49,948 Dover, DE $50,146 Dover Afb, DE $49,882 Bethany Beach, DE $49,589 Bethel, DE $49,640 Bridgeville, DE $49,757 Camden Wyoming, DE $50,005 Cheswold, DE $50,130

Clayton, DE $50,132 Dagsboro, DE $49,554 Delmar, DE $49,475 Ellendale, DE $49,625 Felton, DE $49,905 Fenwick Island, DE $49,565 Frankford, DE $49,479 Frederica, DE $49,954

Georgetown, DE $49,536 Greenwood, DE $49,765 Harbeson, DE $49,588 Harrington, DE $49,841 Hartly, DE $49,996 Houston, DE $49,770 Kenton, DE $50,134 Laurel, DE $49,506

Yorklyn, DE $49,960

Accounts Clerk Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Accounts Clerk roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 45% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Accounts Clerk positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Accounts Clerk as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Accounts Clerk

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$62,509	$30.0	25%
Software & Networking	$62,509	$30.0	25%
Biotechnology	$57,508	$28.0	15%
Pharmaceuticals	$57,508	$28.0	15%
Chemicals	$55,008	$26.0	10%

Accounts Clerk Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Accounts 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.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

$46,059

Average $50,007/year

$53,800

$3,838

Average $4,167/month

$4,483

$886

Average $962/week

$1,035

$22

Average $24/hour

$26

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$53,800	$4,483	$1,035	$26
Average	$50,007	$4,167	$962	$24
25th Percentile	$46,059	$3,838	$886	$22

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