Accounts Receivable Collections Clerk Salary in the United States

How much does an Accounts Receivable Collections Clerk make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Accounts Receivable Collections Clerk in the United States is $55,964 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $66,169
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $51,032 to $61,306
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $46,543
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Accounts Receivable Collections Clerk Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $61,306 $5,109 $1,179 $29
Average $55,964 $4,664 $1,076 $27
25th Percentile $51,032 $4,253 $981 $25
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Key Factors That Influence Accounts Receivable Collections Clerk Salaries

An Accounts Receivable Collections 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 Receivable Collections Clerk Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Accounts Receivable Collections 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): $43,513
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $49,141
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $54,851
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $72,535
  • Expert (over 8 years): $86,804
Levels Salary
Accounts ... Level Accounts Receivable Collections Clerk$43,513
Accounts ... Level Accounts Receivable Collections Clerk$49,141
Accounts ... Level Accounts Receivable Collections Clerk$54,851
Accounts ... Level Accounts Receivable Collections Clerk$72,535
Accounts ... Level Accounts Receivable Collections Clerk$86,804
$43,513 0 yr
$49,141 < 2 yrs
$54,851 2-4 yrs
$72,535 5-8 yrs
$86,804 > 8 yrs
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How Do Accounts Receivable Collections 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 Receivable Collections Clerks. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $61,963.
  • California: $61,728.
  • Massachusetts: $60,905.

Top Paying Cities for Accounts Receivable Collections 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: $70,587
  • San Francisco: $69,814
  • Oakland: $68,343

What Skills Can Increase an Accounts Receivable Collections Clerk's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 4.74% 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.
  • Microsoft Excel (Mentioned in 2.58% 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.
  • Bookkeeping (Mentioned in 0.95% Job Postings): Bookkeeping is the recording of financial transactions, and is part of the process of accounting in business. Transactions include purchases, sales, receipts, and payments by an individual person or an organization/corporation. There are several standard methods of bookkeeping, including the single-entry and double-entry bookkeeping systems. While these may be viewed as "real" bookkeeping, any process for recording financial transactions is a bookkeeping process. Bookkeeping is the work of a bookkeeper (or book-keeper), who records the day-to-day financial transactions of a business. They usually write the daybooks (which contain records of sales, purchases, receipts, and payments), and document each financial transaction, whether cash or credit, into the correct daybook—that is, petty cash book, suppliers ledger, customer ledger, etc.—and the general ledger. Thereafter, an accountant can create financial reports from the information recorded by the bookkeeper.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 4.74%
Microsoft Excel 2.58%
Bookkeeping 0.95%
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 Receivable Collections Clerk's salary.
  • ERP Systems: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • ERP: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Process Improvement: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
ERP Systems
$58,202
4%
ERP
$57,643
3%
Process Improvement
$57,643
3%
Analysis
$57,083
2%
Analytical Skills
$57,083
2%
Flexibility
$57,083
2%
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Accounts Receivable Collections Clerk Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Accounts Receivable Collections Clerk roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 44% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Energy & Utilities and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Accounts Receivable Collections Clerk positions in Transportation or Healthcare typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Accounts Receivable Collections Clerk as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Accounts Receivable Collections Clerk

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Energy & Utilities$67,156$32.020%
Financial Services$64,358$31.015%
Pharmaceuticals$64,358$31.015%
Internet$62,679$30.012%
Business Services$61,560$30.010%

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

Understanding how an Accounts Receivable Collections 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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Accounts Receivable Collections Clerk

Salaries for an Accounts Receivable Collections Clerk can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $51,307 in 2023 to around $50,073 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Accounts Receivable Collections Clerk salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Accounts Receivable Collections Clerk Over Time

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FAQ about Accounts Receivable Collections Clerk

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Accounts Receivable Collections Clerk?

The Energy & Utilities industry offers the highest average compensation for Accounts Receivable Collections Clerk roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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