Cash Application Associate Salary in the United States

How much does a Cash Application Associate make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Cash Application Associate in the United States is $79,967 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

However, a Cash Application Associate's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $101,277
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $68,383 to $91,121
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $57,836
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Cash Application Associate Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $91,121 $7,593 $1,752 $44
Average $79,967 $6,664 $1,538 $38
25th Percentile $68,383 $5,699 $1,315 $33
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Key Factors That Influence Cash Application Associate Salaries

A Cash Application Associate'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 Do Cash Application Associate 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 Cash Application Associates. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $88,539.
  • California: $88,203.
  • Massachusetts: $87,028.

Top Paying Cities for Cash Application Associates

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: $100,862
  • San Francisco: $99,758
  • Oakland: $97,655

What Skills Can Increase a Cash Application Associate's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Project Management (Mentioned in 6.93% Job Postings): Project management is the application of processes, methods, skills, knowledge and experience to achieve specific project objectives according to the project acceptance criteria within agreed parameters. Project management has final deliverables that are constrained to a finite timescale and budget.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 2.51% 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.
  • Back Office (Mentioned in 1.31% Job Postings): The back office is the administration and support personnel who are not client-facing. Back-office personnel provide essential functions to the business.
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Project Management 6.93%
Microsoft Office 2.51%
Back Office 1.31%
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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 Cash Application Associate's salary.
  • Product Management: Can increase your salary by up to 26%.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Treasury: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Product Management
 $100,758
26%
Project Management
 $92,761
16%
Treasury
 $87,963
10%
Business Administration
 $87,963
10%
Products and Services
 $87,963
10%
PowerPoint
 $87,963
10%
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Cash Application Associate Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Cash Application Associate roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Cash Application Associate positions in Insurance or Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Cash Application Associate as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Cash Application Associate

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services$119,950$58.050%
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit$95,960$46.020%

How Education impacts a Cash Application Associate's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Cash Application Associates enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree 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 Cash Application Associate with a Bachelor's Degree is between $76,906 and $83,541).

Cash Application Associate Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Cash Application Associate
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.7%
High School 13.3%
Associates 9.6%
Bachelors 61.5%
Masters 14.8%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Cash Application Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Cash Application Associate'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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$68,383
Average $79,967/year
$91,121
$5,699
Average $6,664/month
$7,593
$1,315
Average $1,538/week
$1,752
$33
Average $38/hour
$44
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $91,121 $7,593 $1,752 $44
Average $79,967 $6,664 $1,538 $38
25th Percentile $68,383 $5,699 $1,315 $33

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Salary Trends for Cash Application Associate

Salaries for a Cash Application Associate can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $72,393 in 2023 to around $71,081 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Cash Application Associate salary trends, .

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