Lead Meat Clerk Salary in the United States

How much does a Lead Meat Clerk make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lead Meat Clerk in the United States is $61,120 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $68,432
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $53,880 to $64,947
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,289
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Lead Meat Clerk Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $64,947 $5,412 $1,249 $31
Average $61,120 $5,093 $1,175 $29
25th Percentile $53,880 $4,490 $1,036 $26
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Key Factors That Influence Lead Meat Clerk Salaries

A Lead Meat 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 Lead Meat Clerk Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Lead Meat 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): $57,987
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $58,329
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $59,469
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $61,120
  • Expert (over 8 years): $61,964
Levels Salary
Entry Level Lead Meat Clerk$57,987
Intermediate Level Lead Meat Clerk$58,329
Senior Level Lead Meat Clerk$59,469
Specialist Level Lead Meat Clerk$61,120
Expert Level Lead Meat Clerk$61,964
$57,987 0 yr
$58,329 < 2 yrs
$59,469 2-4 yrs
$61,120 5-8 yrs
$61,964 > 8 yrs
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How Do Lead Meat 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 Lead Meat Clerks. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $67,672.
  • California: $67,415.
  • Massachusetts: $66,516.

Top Paying Cities for Lead Meat 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: $77,090
  • San Francisco: $76,332
  • Oakland: $74,639

What Skills Can Increase a Lead Meat Clerk's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 13.09% 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.
  • Product Quality (Mentioned in 2.77% Job Postings): Product quality refers to how well a product satisfies customer needs, serves its purpose and meets industry standards. When evaluating product quality, businesses consider several key factors, including whether a product solves a problem, works efficiently or suits customers' purposes.
  • Expense Control (Mentioned in 0.85% Job Postings): Expense control is the process of making direct changes to spending. Ideally, these changes are informed by cost control data. It is use to analyze income and expenditure.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 13.09%
Product Quality 2.77%
Expense Control 0.85%
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 Lead Meat Clerk's salary.
  • Sales Lead: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Decision Making: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Expense Control: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Sales Lead
$69,676
14%
Decision Making
$67,232
10%
Expense Control
$66,009
8%
Commitment
$65,398
7%
Leadership
$64,787
6%
Critical Thinking
$64,787
6%
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How Education impacts a Lead Meat Clerk's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Lead Meat 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 Lead Meat Clerk with a No Diploma is between $57,222 and $59,874).

Lead Meat Clerk Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Lead Meat Clerk
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 5.9%
High School 67.6%
Associates 20.6%
Bachelors 5.9%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Lead Meat Clerk Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Lead Meat 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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Lead Meat Clerk

Salaries for a Lead Meat Clerk can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $52,367 in 2023 to around $50,157 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Lead Meat Clerk salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Lead Meat Clerk Over Time

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2024
$51,177
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2024 $51,177
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