How much does an Accounting Clerk make?

Updated Sep 22, 2023

Experience

Industry

$42,292 / yrTotal Pay
$40,595 / yrBase Pay
$1,698 / yrAdditional Pay

$42,292

 / yr
$32K$57K
Most Likely Range
Possible Range

The estimated total pay for a Accounting Clerk is $42,292 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $40,595 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $1,698 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

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Total Pay Trajectory

For Accountant

$66,302 /yr
Accountant
$83,180 /yr
Senior Accountant
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Adjunct Accountant
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Job TitleSalary
Accountant$66,302 /yr
Senior Accountant$83,180 /yr
Adjunct Accountant

Top Paying Companies

For an Accounting Clerk in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for an Accounting Clerk in United States. Employers include Bremer & Whyte Llp, Amazon and City of Los Angeles.

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Bremer & Whyte Llp
Bremer & Whyte Llp
$50,587/yr
13 open jobs
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Top Paying Companies

For Accounting Clerk in United States

1Bremer & Whyte Llp$50,587
2Amazon$47,557
3City of Los Angeles$46,505
4JPMorgan Chase & Co$46,004
5Wells Fargo$44,461
6NBCUniversal$44,389
7Fidelity National Financial$44,348
8HUB International$44,206
9Abbott$43,244
10Bank of America$42,961
Total Pay Trajectory

For Accountant

$66,302 /yr
Accountant
$83,180 /yr
Senior Accountant
No Salary Reports
Adjunct Accountant
See Full Career Path

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What is the total pay trajectory for Accountant?

Job TitleSalary
Accountant$66,302 /yr
Senior Accountant$83,180 /yr
Adjunct Accountant

What are total pay estimates for an Accounting Clerk at different companies?

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Robert Half
3.8
Accounting ClerkSee 75 salaries from all locations

$20

 / hr
Express Employment Professionals
3.9
Accounting ClerkSee 44 salaries from all locations

$18

 / hr
Brigham Young University (BYU)
4.5
Accounting ClerkSee 23 salaries from all locations

$19

 / hr
Hilton
4
Accounting ClerkSee 21 salaries from all locations

$18

 / hr
Walmart
3.4
Accounting ClerkSee 19 salaries from all locations

$18

 / hr
Marriott International
4
Accounting ClerkSee 17 salaries from all locations

$19

 / hr
Aramark
3.3
Accounting ClerkSee 16 salaries from all locations

$19

 / hr

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Mount Sinai Health System
3.5
Accounting ClerkSee 16 salaries from all locations

$20

 / hr
Kroger
3.1
Accounting ClerkSee 13 salaries from all locations

$19

 / hr
Promega
4.1
Accounting ClerkSee 13 salaries from all locations

$20

 / hr
Applied Underwriters
2.9
Account ClerkSee 13 salaries from all locations

$19

 / hr
Northwest Administrators
3
Accounting ClerkSee 12 salaries from all locations

$20

 / hr
PCF Insurance Services
4.1
Accounting ClerkSee 12 salaries from all locations

$20

 / hr
H&R Block
3.7
Accounting ClerkSee 12 salaries from all locations

$41,772

 / yr
Wells Fargo
3.7
Accounting ClerkSee 11 salaries from all locations

$21

 / hr
Enterprise
3.6
Accounting ClerkSee 11 salaries from all locations

$19

 / hr
City of Los Angeles
4.2
Accounting ClerkSee 11 salaries from all locations

$46,505

 / yr
Accounting Principals
4.3
Accounting ClerkSee 11 salaries from all locations

$19

 / hr
Bank of America
4
Accounting ClerkSee 10 salaries from all locations

$42,961

 / yr
The Salvation Army
3.4
Accounting ClerkSee 10 salaries from all locations

$17

 / hr
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Accounting Clerk Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Robert Half Accounting Clerk salaries - 75 salaries reported$20/hr
Express Employment Professionals Accounting Clerk salaries - 44 salaries reported$18/hr
Brigham Young University (BYU) Accounting Clerk salaries - 23 salaries reported$19/hr
Hilton Accounting Clerk salaries - 21 salaries reported$18/hr
Walmart Accounting Clerk salaries - 19 salaries reported$18/hr
Marriott International Accounting Clerk salaries - 17 salaries reported$19/hr
Aramark Accounting Clerk salaries - 16 salaries reported$19/hr
Mount Sinai Health System Accounting Clerk salaries - 16 salaries reported$20/hr
Kroger Accounting Clerk salaries - 13 salaries reported$19/hr
Promega Accounting Clerk salaries - 13 salaries reported$20/hr
Applied Underwriters Account Clerk salaries - 13 salaries reported$19/hr
Northwest Administrators Accounting Clerk salaries - 12 salaries reported$20/hr
PCF Insurance Services Accounting Clerk salaries - 12 salaries reported$20/hr
H&R Block Accounting Clerk salaries - 12 salaries reported$41,772/yr
Wells Fargo Accounting Clerk salaries - 11 salaries reported$21/hr
Enterprise Accounting Clerk salaries - 11 salaries reported$19/hr
City of Los Angeles Accounting Clerk salaries - 11 salaries reported$46,505/yr
Accounting Principals Accounting Clerk salaries - 11 salaries reported$19/hr
Bank of America Accounting Clerk salaries - 10 salaries reported$42,961/yr
The Salvation Army Accounting Clerk salaries - 10 salaries reported$17/hr
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Top Paying Industries

For an Accounting Clerk in United States

The top 5 paying industries for an Accounting Clerk in United States are Legal with a median total pay of $50,587, Insurance with a median total pay of $44,206, Financial Services with a median total pay of $42,961, Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $42,668, and Information Technology with a median total pay of $42,499.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • LegalLegal$50,587

    20% Higher than other industries

  • InsuranceInsurance$44,206

    8% Higher than other industries

  • Financial ServicesFinancial Services$42,961

    6% Higher than other industries

  • Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$42,668

    5% Higher than other industries

  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$42,499

    5% Higher than other industries

Legal

The top paying company in Legal for Accounting Clerk is Bremer & Whyte Llp.

Bremer & Whyte LlpBremer & Whyte Llp$50,587/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

What is the pay outlook for Finance & Accounting?

Jobs in finance and accounting are expected to see continued demand, with employment growth linked to the health of the broader economy. These jobs will continue to offer above average pay but usually require higher education or certification to enter the field. While automation will replace many common tasks, it is not expected to reduce the need for these employees; it will instead allow them to focus on core soft skills like advising clients and analyzing trends.

Recent Salaries Shared

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Submitted

Date or Time

Client Accounting Services

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$73,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Accounting Specialist

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$50,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Revenue Accounting Coordinator

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$19

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Accountant

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$70,287

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Accountant

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$40,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Accounting Clerk

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$14

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Accounting

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$40,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Accountant

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$85,000

/yr

$80K | $5K

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
Accountant

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$63,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday

Accounting Clerk pay FAQ

The average salary for an Accounting Clerk is $42,292 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 6418 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Accounting Clerk employees in United States.

The highest salary for an Accounting Clerk in United States is $49,500 per year.

The lowest salary for an Accounting Clerk in United States is $36,244 per year.

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