What are the main factors that influence a General Office Clerk's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for General Office Clerk?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for General Office Clerk roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A General Office Clerk's salary?

A General Office Clerk's salary grows with experience: a General Clerk I (0-1 years)earns $38,512, a General Office Clerk (1-3 years)earns $42,790, a General Clerk III (3-5 years)earns $47,315, a Clerical Supervisor (5+ years)earns $66,764,

What are the highest paying states for a General Office Clerk?

General Office Clerk salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for General Office Clerk roles are District of Columbia $46,346, California $46,170, Massachusetts $45,555. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of General Office Clerk roles make?

Salaries for General Office Clerk level roles vary by specialization: General Office Manager: $85,720; General Office Administrator: $53,134; General Accounting Clerk: $49,302; General Clerk III: $46,853; General Office Worker: $45,247.

General Office Clerk Salary in Delaware

How much does a General Office Clerk make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a General Office Clerk in Delaware is $42,390 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $20.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $47,867
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $36,634 to $45,257
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $31,394

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General Office Clerk Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$45,257	$3,771	$870	$22
Average	$42,390	$3,533	$815	$20
25th Percentile	$36,634	$3,053	$705	$18

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Key Factors That Influence General Office Clerk Salaries

A General Office 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do General Office 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 Office Clerks. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $46,346.
California: $46,170.
Massachusetts: $45,555.

District of Columbia $46,346 California $46,170 Massachusetts $45,555 Washington $45,387 New Jersey $45,371 Alaska $45,312 Connecticut $44,734 New York $44,500

Hawaii $43,751 Rhode Island $43,399 Maryland $43,160 Minnesota $42,834 Colorado $42,708 Illinois $42,666 Oregon $42,507 Delaware $42,390

New Hampshire $42,317 Virginia $42,152 Pennsylvania $41,670 Nevada $41,427 North Dakota $41,348 Michigan $41,222 Wisconsin $41,176 Vermont $41,084

Texas $40,829 Maine $40,812 Arizona $40,787 Ohio $40,758 Georgia $40,373 Indiana $40,180 Wyoming $40,142 Utah $40,084

Iowa $40,059 Kansas $39,858 Louisiana $39,799 North Carolina $39,778 Missouri $39,770 Florida $39,607 Montana $39,519 Nebraska $39,435

Kentucky $39,389 South Carolina $39,222 Tennessee $39,117 Idaho $39,075 New Mexico $38,769 Oklahoma $38,702 Alabama $38,455 South Dakota $38,041

Arkansas $37,815 West Virginia $37,694 Mississippi $37,329

Top Paying Cities for General Office 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:

Lincoln: $42,199
Little Creek: $42,508
Magnolia: $42,447

Lincoln, DE $42,199 Little Creek, DE $42,508 Magnolia, DE $42,447 Milford, DE $42,306 Marydel, DE $42,376 Millsboro, DE $42,022 Millville, DE $42,087 Milton, DE $42,160

Nassau, DE $42,191 Ocean View, DE $42,080 Rehoboth Beach, DE $42,161 Seaford, DE $42,185 Selbyville, DE $42,010 Smyrna, DE $42,538 Viola, DE $42,342 Woodside, DE $42,456

Bear, DE $42,358 Newark, DE $42,342 Claymont, DE $42,428 Delaware City, DE $42,384 Hockessin, DE $42,338 Kirkwood, DE $42,376 Middletown, DE $42,392 Montchanin, DE $42,348

New Castle, DE $42,354 Odessa, DE $42,413 Port Penn, DE $42,442 Rockland, DE $42,352 Saint Georges, DE $42,379 Townsend, DE $42,444 Winterthur, DE $42,357 Lewes, DE $42,176

Wilmington, DE $42,340 Dover, DE $42,508 Dover Afb, DE $42,284 Bethany Beach, DE $42,036 Bethel, DE $42,079 Bridgeville, DE $42,178 Camden Wyoming, DE $42,389 Cheswold, DE $42,494

Clayton, DE $42,496 Dagsboro, DE $42,006 Delmar, DE $41,939 Ellendale, DE $42,066 Felton, DE $42,303 Fenwick Island, DE $42,016 Frankford, DE $41,942 Frederica, DE $42,345

Georgetown, DE $41,990 Greenwood, DE $42,185 Harbeson, DE $42,035 Harrington, DE $42,250 Hartly, DE $42,381 Houston, DE $42,189 Kenton, DE $42,498 Laurel, DE $41,965

Yorklyn, DE $42,350

General Office Clerk Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For General Office Clerk roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, General Office Clerk positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view General Office Clerk as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a General Office Clerk

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$50,868	$24.0	20%
Software & Networking	$50,868	$24.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$48,749	$23.0	15%
Aerospace & Defense	$46,629	$22.0	10%
Biotechnology	$46,629	$22.0	10%

General Office Clerk Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a General Office 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

$36,634

Average $42,390/year

$45,257

$3,053

Average $3,533/month

$3,771

$705

Average $815/week

$870

$18

Average $20/hour

$22

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$45,257	$3,771	$870	$22
Average	$42,390	$3,533	$815	$20
25th Percentile	$36,634	$3,053	$705	$18

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