Accounts Payable Specialist (Data Entry) Salary in the United States

How much does an Accounts Payable Specialist (Data Entry) make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Accounts Payable Specialist (Data Entry) in the United States is $38,536 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

However, an Accounts Payable Specialist (Data Entry)'s salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $49,295
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $35,016 to $44,168
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $31,811
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Accounts Payable Specialist (Data Entry) Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $44,168 $3,681 $849 $21
Average $38,536 $3,211 $741 $19
25th Percentile $35,016 $2,918 $673 $17
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Key Factors That Influence Accounts Payable Specialist (Data Entry) Salaries

An Accounts Payable Specialist (Data Entry)'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 Accounts Payable Specialist (Data Entry) Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Accounts Payable Specialist (Data Entry)'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): $37,124
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $37,520
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $38,693
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $38,927
  • Expert (over 8 years): $39,084
Levels Salary
Entry Level Accounts Payable Specialist (Data Entry)$37,124
Intermediate Level Accounts Payable Specialist (Data Entry)$37,520
Senior Level Accounts Payable Specialist (Data Entry)$38,693
Specialist Level Accounts Payable Specialist (Data Entry)$38,927
Expert Level Accounts Payable Specialist (Data Entry)$39,084
$37,124 0 yr
$37,520 < 2 yrs
$38,693 2-4 yrs
$38,927 5-8 yrs
$39,084 > 8 yrs
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How Do Accounts Payable Specialist (Data Entry) 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 Payable Specialist (Data Entry)s. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $42,668.
  • California: $42,506.
  • Massachusetts: $41,939.

Top Paying Cities for Accounts Payable Specialist (Data Entry)s

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: $48,606
  • San Francisco: $48,128
  • Oakland: $47,061

What Skills Can Increase an Accounts Payable Specialist (Data Entry)'s Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 22.06% 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.
  • Customer Contact (Mentioned in 1.56% Job Postings): Customer Contact is the process of handling a query of the customer before, during, and after the purchase of any product or service.
  • Data Entry (Mentioned in 0.98% Job Postings): Transcribing information into an electronic medium such as a computer or other electronic device.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 22.06%
Customer Contact 1.56%
Data Entry 0.98%
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 Accounts Payable Specialist (Data Entry)'s salary.
  • Support Services: Can increase your salary by up to 33%.
  • Customer Relations: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Verbal Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Support Services
$51,253
33%
Customer Relations
$43,546
13%
Verbal Communication
$42,005
9%
Commitment
$41,619
8%
Initiative
$40,849
6%
Organizational Skills
$40,849
6%
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How Education impacts an Accounts Payable Specialist (Data Entry)'s Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Accounts Payable Specialist (Data Entry)s 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 Accounts Payable Specialist (Data Entry) with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $34,214 and $37,564).

Accounts Payable Specialist (Data Entry) Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Accounts Payable Specialist (Data Entry)
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 3.8%
High School 30.2%
Associates 20.8%
Bachelors 37.7%
Masters 7.5%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Accounts Payable Specialist (Data Entry) Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Accounts Payable Specialist (Data Entry)'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 Accounts Payable Specialist (Data Entry)

Salaries for an Accounts Payable Specialist (Data Entry) can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $35,101 in 2023 to around $34,071 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Accounts Payable Specialist (Data Entry) salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Accounts Payable Specialist (Data Entry) Over Time

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2023
$35,101
2024
$34,509
2025
$34,071
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2024 $34,509
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