AR/Payment Poster Salary in the United States

How much does an AR/Payment Poster make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an AR/Payment Poster in the United States is $37,585 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $18.

However, an AR/Payment Poster's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $44,775
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $35,240 to $41,348
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $33,105
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AR/Payment Poster Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $41,348 $3,446 $795 $20
Average $37,585 $3,132 $723 $18
25th Percentile $35,240 $2,937 $678 $17
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Key Factors That Influence AR/Payment Poster Salaries

An AR/Payment Poster'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 AR/Payment Poster Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an AR/Payment Poster'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): $36,259
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $37,062
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $39,205
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $39,519
  • Expert (over 8 years): $39,675
Levels Salary
Entry Level AR/Payment Poster$36,259
Intermediate Level AR/Payment Poster$37,062
Senior Level AR/Payment Poster$39,205
Specialist Level AR/Payment Poster$39,519
Expert Level AR/Payment Poster$39,675
$36,259 0 yr
$37,062 < 2 yrs
$39,205 2-4 yrs
$39,519 5-8 yrs
$39,675 > 8 yrs
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How Do AR/Payment Poster 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 AR/Payment Posters. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $41,614.
  • California: $41,456.
  • Massachusetts: $40,903.

Top Paying Cities for AR/Payment Posters

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: $47,405
  • San Francisco: $46,939
  • Oakland: $45,898

What Skills Can Increase an AR/Payment Poster's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 28.26% 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 Office (Mentioned in 2.48% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
  • Accounting (Mentioned in 1.36% Job Postings): Creating financial statements and reports based on the summary of financial and business transactions.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 28.26%
Microsoft Office 2.48%
Accounting 1.36%
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 AR/Payment Poster's salary.
  • Vendor Relationships: Can increase your salary by up to 29%.
  • Salesforce: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Customer Sales: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Vendor Relationships
$48,484
29%
Salesforce
$42,846
14%
Customer Sales
$42,470
13%
Order Management
$42,095
12%
Insight
$42,095
12%
Prioritization
$40,967
9%
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How Education impacts an AR/Payment Poster's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many AR/Payment Posters 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 AR/Payment Poster with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $39,696 and $41,727).

AR/Payment Poster Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for AR/Payment Poster
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 4.0%
High School 40.0%
Associates 28.0%
Bachelors 16.0%
Masters 12.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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AR/Payment Poster Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an AR/Payment Poster'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 AR/Payment Poster

Salaries for an AR/Payment Poster can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $33,112 in 2023 to around $32,564 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of AR/Payment Poster salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of AR/Payment Poster Over Time

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2023
$33,112
2024
$32,841
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