General Ledger Clerk Salary in the United States

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

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a General Ledger Clerk in the United States is $42,655 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $47,762
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $37,835 to $45,328
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $33,447
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General Ledger Clerk Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $45,328 $3,777 $872 $22
Average $42,655 $3,555 $820 $21
25th Percentile $37,835 $3,153 $728 $18
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Key Factors That Influence General Ledger Clerk Salaries

A General Ledger 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 Ledger Clerk Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a General Ledger 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): $42,990
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $48,773
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $54,859
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $61,295
  • Expert (over 8 years): $89,729
Levels Salary
General L... Level General Ledger Clerk$42,990
Accountin... Level General Ledger Clerk$48,773
Accountin... Level General Ledger Clerk$54,859
Accountin... Level General Ledger Clerk$61,295
Accountin... Level General Ledger Clerk$89,729
$42,990 0 yr
$48,773 < 2 yrs
$54,859 2-4 yrs
$61,295 5-8 yrs
$89,729 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for General Ledger 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: $53,801
  • San Francisco: $53,212
  • Oakland: $52,090

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

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 2.23% 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 2.75% 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 1.21% 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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Customer Service 2.23%
Credit Card 2.75%
Microsoft Excel 1.21%
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 Ledger Clerk's salary.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Finance and Accounting: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Consulting
 $48,200
13%
Finance and Accounting
 $48,200
13%
Presentation
 $48,200
13%
Financial Reporting
 $47,773
12%
Analytical Skills
 $47,347
11%
Commitment
 $47,347
11%
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How Education impacts a General Ledger Clerk's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many General Ledger 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 Ledger Clerk with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $42,267 and $44,966).

General Ledger Clerk Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for General Ledger Clerk
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.0%
High School 29.4%
Associates 25.8%
Bachelors 37.6%
Masters 4.8%
Doctorate 0.3%
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General Ledger Clerk Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a General Ledger 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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$37,835
Average $42,655/year
$45,328
$3,153
Average $3,555/month
$3,777
$728
Average $820/week
$872
$18
Average $21/hour
$22
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $45,328 $3,777 $872 $22
Average $42,655 $3,555 $820 $21
25th Percentile $37,835 $3,153 $728 $18

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Salary Trends for General Ledger Clerk

Salaries for a General Ledger Clerk can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $43,339 in 2023 to around $43,222 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of General Ledger Clerk salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of General Ledger Clerk Over Time

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$43,339
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$43,222
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