Civil Clerk Salary in the United States

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

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Civil Clerk in the United States is $45,342 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $54,129
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $40,493 to $49,942
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $36,077
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Civil Clerk Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
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75th Percentile $49,942 $4,162 $960 $24
Average $45,342 $3,779 $872 $22
25th Percentile $40,493 $3,374 $779 $19
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Key Factors That Influence Civil Clerk Salaries

A Civil 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 Civil Clerk Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Civil 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): $45,342
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $45,679
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $46,561
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $47,149
  • Expert (over 8 years): $47,296
Levels Salary
Entry Level Civil Clerk$45,342
Intermediate Level Civil Clerk$45,679
Senior Level Civil Clerk$46,561
Specialist Level Civil Clerk$47,149
Expert Level Civil Clerk$47,296
$45,342 0 yr
$45,679 < 2 yrs
$46,561 2-4 yrs
$47,149 5-8 yrs
$47,296 > 8 yrs
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How Do Civil 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 Civil Clerks. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $50,203.
  • California: $50,013.
  • Massachusetts: $49,346.

Top Paying Cities for Civil 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: $57,190
  • San Francisco: $56,564
  • Oakland: $55,372

What Skills Can Increase a Civil Clerk's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Attention to Detail (Mentioned in 3.34% Job Postings): Executing and completing a task with a high level of accuracy.
  • Estate Planning (Mentioned in 1.92% Job Postings): Estate planning is the process of anticipating and arranging, during a person's life, for the management and disposal of that person's estate during the person's life and at and after death, while minimizing gift, estate, generation skipping transfer, and income tax. Estate planning includes planning for incapacity as well as a process of reducing or eliminating uncertainties over the administration of a probate and maximizing the value of the estate by reducing taxes and other expenses. The ultimate goal of estate planning can be determined by the specific goals of the client, and may be as simple or complex as the client's needs dictate. Guardians are often designated for minor children and beneficiaries in incapacity. The law of estate planning overlaps to some degree with elder law, which additionally includes other provisions such as long-term care.
  • Due Diligence (Mentioned in 1.3% Job Postings): Due diligence is the investigation or exercise of care that a reasonable business or person is expected to take before entering into an agreement or contract with another party, or an act with a certain standard of care. It can be a legal obligation, but the term will more commonly apply to voluntary investigations. A common example of due diligence in various industries is the process through which a potential acquirer evaluates a target company or its assets for an acquisition. The theory behind due diligence holds that performing this type of investigation contributes significantly to informed decision making by enhancing the amount and quality of information available to decision makers and by ensuring that this information is systematically used to deliberate in a reflexive manner on the decision at hand and all its costs, benefits, and risks.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Attention to Detail 3.34%
Estate Planning 1.92%
Due Diligence 1.3%
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 Civil Clerk's salary.
  • Corporate Governance: Can increase your salary by up to 25%.
  • Due Diligence: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Legal Research: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Corporate Governance
$56,678
25%
Due Diligence
$53,051
17%
Legal Research
$51,237
13%
Litigation Support
$50,783
12%
Contract Management
$50,330
11%
Analysis
$50,330
11%
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Civil Clerk Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Civil Clerk roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, offers compensation 10% above the average. Conversely, Civil Clerk positions in Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Civil Clerk as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Civil Clerk

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit$49,877$24.010%

How Education impacts a Civil Clerk's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Civil Clerks 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 a Civil Clerk with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $41,715 and $44,481).

Civil Clerk Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Civil Clerk
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.7%
High School 29.3%
Associates 19.5%
Bachelors 35.6%
Masters 3.4%
Doctorate 10.3%
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Civil Clerk Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Civil 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 July 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Civil Clerk

Salaries for a Civil Clerk can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $47,355 in 2023 to around $45,613 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Civil Clerk salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Civil Clerk Over Time

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