How Much Does a City Clerk Make in the United States ? (2026 Salary Guide)

City Clerk Salary in the United States

As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for City Clerk in the US is $45,147, equivalent to $22 per hour, $868 weekly, or $3,762 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for City Clerk in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for City Clerk in the US vary widely, spanning from $36,859 to $53,346. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($40,809) and 75th percentile ($49,439), while top earners (90th percentile) make $53,346 per year. This $8,630 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or PowerPoint, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia City Clerk often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 93 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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City Clerk Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile City Clerk Salary $36,859 US May 01, 2026
25th Percentile City Clerk Salary $40,809 US May 01, 2026
50th Percentile City Clerk Salary $45,147 US May 01, 2026
75th Percentile City Clerk Salary $49,439 US May 01, 2026
90th Percentile City Clerk Salary $53,346 US May 01, 2026
25% $40,809 10% $36,859 90% $53,346 75% $49,439 $45,147 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a City Clerk ?

A clerk is a senior official of many municipal governments in the English-speaking world. In some communities, including most in the United States, the position is elected, but in many others, the clerk is appointed to their post. In almost all cases, the actual title of the clerk reflects the type of municipality he or she works for, thus, instead of simply being known as the clerk, the position is generally referred to as the town clerk, township clerk, city clerk, village clerk, borough clerk, board secretary, or county clerk. Other titles also exist, such as recorder. The office has exi...

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