As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for City Clerk in Maryland is $46,558, equivalent to $22 per hour, $895 weekly, or $3,880 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 Maryland vary widely, spanning from $38,012 to $55,010. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($42,085) and 75th percentile ($50,982), while top earners (90th percentile) make $55,010 per year. This $8,897 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, Maryland City Clerk often earn 3.1% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 93 companies. However, Maryland currently ranks 11 nationwide for City Clerk job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
City Clerk Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile City Clerk Salary $38,012 MD July 01, 2026
25th Percentile City Clerk Salary $42,085 MD July 01, 2026
50th Percentile City Clerk Salary $46,558 MD July 01, 2026
75th Percentile City Clerk Salary $50,982 MD July 01, 2026
90th Percentile City Clerk Salary $55,010 MD July 01, 2026
25% $42,085 10% $38,012 90% $55,010 75% $50,982 $46,558 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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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Dundalk, MD Avg. Salary $50,319 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Abell, MD Avg. Salary $49,709 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Aberdeen, MD Avg. Salary $49,191 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD Avg. Salary $49,180 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Abingdon, MD Avg. Salary $49,560 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Accident, MD Avg. Salary $46,098 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Accokeek, MD Avg. Salary $53,119 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adamstown, MD Avg. Salary $50,428 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Allen, MD Avg. Salary $48,418 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Andrews Air Force Base, MD Avg. Salary $53,515 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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