General Accounting Clerk Salary in the United States

How much does a General Accounting Clerk make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a General Accounting Clerk in the United States is $49,300 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $55,808
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $44,622 to $52,706
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40,364
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General Accounting Clerk Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $52,706 $4,392 $1,014 $25
Average $49,300 $4,108 $948 $24
25th Percentile $44,622 $3,719 $858 $21
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Key Factors That Influence General Accounting Clerk Salaries

A General Accounting 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 General Accounting Clerk Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a General Accounting 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): $43,740
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $49,624
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $55,817
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $62,365
  • Expert (over 8 years): $91,296
Levels Salary
Accountin... Level General Accounting Clerk$43,740
General A... Level General Accounting Clerk$49,624
Accountin... Level General Accounting Clerk$55,817
Accountin... Level General Accounting Clerk$62,365
Accountin... Level General Accounting Clerk$91,296
$43,740 0 yr
$49,624 < 2 yrs
$55,817 2-4 yrs
$62,365 5-8 yrs
$91,296 > 8 yrs
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How Do General Accounting 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 General Accounting Clerks. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $54,585.
  • California: $54,378.
  • Massachusetts: $53,653.

Top Paying Cities for General Accounting 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: $62,182
  • San Francisco: $61,501
  • Oakland: $60,205

What Skills Can Increase a General Accounting Clerk's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 4.95% 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.
  • Credit Card (Mentioned in 2.68% Job Postings): A credit card is a type of credit facility, provided by banks that allow customers to borrow funds within a pre-approved credit limit.
  • Microsoft Excel (Mentioned in 1.14% Job Postings): Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet developed by Microsoft for Windows, macOS, Android and iOS. It features calculation or computation capabilities, graphing tools, pivot tables, and a macro programming language called Visual Basic for Applications.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 4.95%
Credit Card 2.68%
Microsoft Excel 1.14%
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 General Accounting Clerk's salary.
  • Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Finance and Accounting: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Presentation
 $55,709
13%
Finance and Accounting
 $54,723
11%
Analysis
 $54,230
10%
Balance Sheet
 $54,230
10%
Coordination
 $54,230
10%
Leadership
 $53,737
9%
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How Education impacts a General Accounting Clerk's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many General Accounting 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 General Accounting Clerk with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $48,085 and $50,955).

General Accounting Clerk Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for General Accounting Clerk
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 3.7%
High School 32.7%
Associates 26.5%
Bachelors 33.2%
Masters 3.2%
Doctorate 0.7%
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General Accounting Clerk Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a General Accounting 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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$44,622
Average $49,300/year
$52,706
$3,719
Average $4,108/month
$4,392
$858
Average $948/week
$1,014
$21
Average $24/hour
$25
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $52,706 $4,392 $1,014 $25
Average $49,300 $4,108 $948 $24
25th Percentile $44,622 $3,719 $858 $21

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Salary Trends for General Accounting Clerk

Salaries for a General Accounting Clerk can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $48,267 in 2023 to around $46,936 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of General Accounting Clerk salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of General Accounting Clerk Over Time

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