How much does an Accounting Clerk make?
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$42,292
/ yrThe 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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| Job Title | Salary |
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| 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.
Top Paying Companies
For Accounting Clerk in United States
| 1 | Bremer & Whyte Llp | $50,587 | |
| 2 | Amazon | $47,557 | |
| 3 | City of Los Angeles | $46,505 | |
| 4 | JPMorgan Chase & Co | $46,004 | |
| 5 | Wells Fargo | $44,461 | |
| 6 | NBCUniversal | $44,389 | |
| 7 | Fidelity National Financial | $44,348 | |
| 8 | HUB International | $44,206 | |
| 9 | Abbott | $43,244 | |
| 10 | Bank of America | $42,961 |
For Accountant
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What is the total pay trajectory for Accountant?
| Job Title | Salary |
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| Accountant | $66,302 /yr |
| Senior Accountant | $83,180 /yr |
| Adjunct Accountant |
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Top Paying Industries
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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.
- Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$42,668
5% Higher than other industries
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.
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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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