Document Clerk Salary in the United States

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

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Document Clerk in the United States is $46,308 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $54,819
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $42,338 to $50,763
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,722
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Wage
75th Percentile $50,763 $4,230 $976 $24
Average $46,308 $3,859 $891 $22
25th Percentile $42,338 $3,528 $814 $20
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Key Factors That Influence Document Clerk Salaries

A Document 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 Document Clerk Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Document 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): $46,584
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $101,998
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $126,236
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $157,270
  • Expert (over 8 years): $187,915
Levels Salary
Document ... Level Document Clerk$46,584
System Do... Level Document Clerk$101,998
System Do... Level Document Clerk$126,236
System Do... Level Document Clerk$157,270
System Do... Level Document Clerk$187,915
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$101,998 < 2 yrs
$126,236 2-4 yrs
$157,270 5-8 yrs
$187,915 > 8 yrs
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How Do Document 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 Document Clerks. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $51,272.
  • California: $51,078.
  • Massachusetts: $50,397.

Top Paying Cities for Document 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: $58,409
  • San Francisco: $57,834
  • Oakland: $56,552

What Skills Can Increase a Document Clerk's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 8.81% 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.
  • Document Management (Mentioned in 2.38% Job Postings): Capturing, tracking, storing, and retrieving digital information to organize files, improve accuracy, and provide easy access to documents.
  • PowerPoint (Mentioned in 1.79% Job Postings): A computer software created by Microsoft which allows the user to create slides with recordings, narrations, transitions and other features in order to present information.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 8.81%
Document Management 2.38%
PowerPoint 1.79%
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 Document Clerk's salary.
  • Change Control: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Quality Management: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Change Control
 $53,254
15%
Quality Management
 $53,254
15%
Analysis
 $52,328
13%
Technical Writing
 $51,865
12%
Project Management
 $50,476
9%
Document Management
 $50,476
9%
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How Education impacts a Document Clerk's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Document 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 Document Clerk with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $49,185 and $52,336).

Document Clerk Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Document Clerk
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.3%
High School 39.1%
Associates 22.5%
Bachelors 33.4%
Masters 2.6%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Document Clerk Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Document 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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$42,338
Average $46,308/year
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $50,763 $4,230 $976 $24
Average $46,308 $3,859 $891 $22
25th Percentile $42,338 $3,528 $814 $20

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Salary Trends for Document Clerk

Salaries for a Document Clerk can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $50,240 in 2023 to around $48,909 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Document Clerk salary trends, .

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