Cheese Clerk Salary in the United States

How much does a Cheese Clerk make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Cheese Clerk in the United States is $34,925 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $17.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $40,210
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $32,923 to $37,692
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $31,100
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Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $37,692 $3,141 $725 $18
Average $34,925 $2,910 $672 $17
25th Percentile $32,923 $2,744 $633 $16
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Key Factors That Influence Cheese Clerk Salaries

A Cheese 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 Cheese Clerk Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Cheese 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): $34,574
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $34,803
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $35,413
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $35,535
  • Expert (over 8 years): $35,617
Levels Salary
Entry Level Cheese Clerk$34,574
Intermediate Level Cheese Clerk$34,803
Senior Level Cheese Clerk$35,413
Specialist Level Cheese Clerk$35,535
Expert Level Cheese Clerk$35,617
$34,574 0 yr
$34,803 < 2 yrs
$35,413 2-4 yrs
$35,535 5-8 yrs
$35,617 > 8 yrs
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How Do Cheese 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 Cheese Clerks. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $38,669.
  • California: $38,522.
  • Massachusetts: $38,009.

Top Paying Cities for Cheese 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: $44,051
  • San Francisco: $43,569
  • Oakland: $42,651

What Skills Can Increase a Cheese Clerk's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 22.44% 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.
  • Work Ethic (Mentioned in 2.16% Job Postings): A belief that work and diligence have a moral benefit and an inherent ability, virtue or value to strengthen character and individual abilities. A set of values centered on importance of work and manifested by determination or desire to work hard.
  • Pricing (Mentioned in 1.6% Job Postings): Pricing is a process of fixing the value that a manufacturer will receive in the exchange of services and goods.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 22.44%
Work Ethic 2.16%
Pricing 1.6%
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 a Cheese Clerk's salary.
  • Management Skills: Can increase your salary by up to 34%.
  • Verbal Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Communicates Effectively: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Management Skills
 $46,800
34%
Verbal Communication
 $40,862
17%
Communicates Effectively
 $39,116
12%
Schematic
 $38,418
10%
Decision Making
 $38,068
9%
Logistics
 $38,068
9%
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How Education impacts a Cheese Clerk's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Cheese Clerks enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Cheese Clerk with a No Diploma is between $27,256 and $29,522).

Cheese Clerk Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Cheese Clerk
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 14.1%
High School 43.8%
Associates 14.1%
Bachelors 23.4%
Masters 4.7%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Cheese Clerk Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Cheese 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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$32,923
Average $34,925/year
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Average $2,910/month
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$633
Average $672/week
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$18
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $37,692 $3,141 $725 $18
Average $34,925 $2,910 $672 $17
25th Percentile $32,923 $2,744 $633 $16

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Salary Trends for Cheese Clerk

Salaries for a Cheese Clerk can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $32,834 in 2023 to around $32,763 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Cheese Clerk salary trends, .

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