How much does a Store Clerk make?

Updated Sep 21, 2023

Experience

Industry

Total Pay Range
$29K - $39K/yr
Base Pay
$28K - $38K/yr
Additional Pay
$1K - $2K/yr

$34K

/yr
$29K$39K
Most Likely Range

The estimated total pay for a Store Clerk is $33,991 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $32,652 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 $1,339 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.

How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $29K-$39K/yr?

Total Pay Trajectory

For Clerk

$34,688 /yr
Clerk
$39,031 /yr
Senior Clerk
$40,080 /yr
Lead Clerk
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What is the total pay trajectory for Clerk?

Job TitleSalary
Clerk$34,688 /yr
Senior Clerk$39,031 /yr
Lead Clerk$40,080 /yr

Top Paying Companies

For a Store Clerk in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Store Clerk in United States. Employers include League of Minnesota Cities, Shell and Trader Joe's.

1
League of Minnesota Cities
$38,225/yr
2
Shell
$35,955/yr
1K open jobs
4
UPS
$34,179/yr
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Top Paying Companies

For Store Clerk in United States

1League of Minnesota Cities$38,225
2Shell$35,955
3Trader Joe's$34,569
4UPS$34,179
5Willy Street Co-op$32,599
6Casey's$32,395
7Shoprite Supermarkets$31,098
8The UPS Store$31,074
9Target$30,919
10Jewel-Osco$30,873
Total Pay Trajectory

For Clerk

$34,688 /yr
Clerk
$39,031 /yr
Senior Clerk
$40,080 /yr
Lead Clerk
See Full Career Path

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What is the total pay trajectory for Clerk?

Job TitleSalary
Clerk$34,688 /yr
Senior Clerk$39,031 /yr
Lead Clerk$40,080 /yr

What are total pay estimates for a Store Clerk at different companies?

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QuikTrip
3.9
Store ClerkSee 100 salaries from all locations

$14

 / hr
The UPS Store
3.6
Store ClerkSee 82 salaries from all locations

$15

 / hr
Kroger
3.1
Store ClerkSee 74 salaries from all locations

$14

 / hr
United Dairy Farmers
3
Store ClerkSee 58 salaries from all locations

$30,286

 / yr
7-Eleven
3.4
Store ClerkSee 43 salaries from all locations

$14

 / hr
CVS Health
3.1
Store ClerkSee 42 salaries from all locations

$14

 / hr
Save-A-Lot Food Stores
2.9
Store ClerkSee 38 salaries from all locations

$15

 / hr

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Walgreens
3.1
Store ClerkSee 32 salaries from all locations

$14

 / hr
The Salvation Army
3.4
Store ClerkSee 24 salaries from all locations

$15

 / hr
UPS
3.5
Store ClerkSee 21 salaries from all locations

$16

 / hr
Walmart
3.4
Store ClerkSee 19 salaries from all locations

$14

 / hr
Stop & Shop
3.1
Store ClerkSee 11 salaries from all locations

$15

 / hr
Publix
3.8
Store ClerkSee 10 salaries from all locations

$15

 / hr
Giant Eagle
3.5
Store ClerkSee 10 salaries from all locations

$14

 / hr
Goodwill
3.3
Store ClerkSee 10 salaries from all locations

$14

 / hr
Willy Street Co-op
3
Store ClerkSee 10 salaries from all locations

$16

 / hr
Casey's
3.1
Store ClerkSee 9 salaries from all locations

$15

 / hr
Target
3.6
Store ClerkSee 9 salaries from all locations

$15

 / hr
Meijer
3.2
Store ClerkSee 8 salaries from all locations

$15

 / hr
Mississippi Market Natural Foods Co-op
3.1
Store ClerkSee 8 salaries from all locations

$15

 / hr
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Store Clerk Salaries

Job TitleSalary
QuikTrip Store Clerk salaries - 100 salaries reported$14/hr
The UPS Store Store Clerk salaries - 82 salaries reported$15/hr
Kroger Store Clerk salaries - 74 salaries reported$14/hr
United Dairy Farmers Store Clerk salaries - 58 salaries reported$30,286/yr
7-Eleven Store Clerk salaries - 43 salaries reported$14/hr
CVS Health Store Clerk salaries - 42 salaries reported$14/hr
Save-A-Lot Food Stores Store Clerk salaries - 38 salaries reported$15/hr
Walgreens Store Clerk salaries - 32 salaries reported$14/hr
The Salvation Army Store Clerk salaries - 24 salaries reported$15/hr
UPS Store Clerk salaries - 21 salaries reported$16/hr
Walmart Store Clerk salaries - 19 salaries reported$14/hr
Stop & Shop Store Clerk salaries - 11 salaries reported$15/hr
Publix Store Clerk salaries - 10 salaries reported$15/hr
Giant Eagle Store Clerk salaries - 10 salaries reported$14/hr
Goodwill Store Clerk salaries - 10 salaries reported$14/hr
Willy Street Co-op Store Clerk salaries - 10 salaries reported$16/hr
Casey's Store Clerk salaries - 9 salaries reported$15/hr
Target Store Clerk salaries - 9 salaries reported$15/hr
Meijer Store Clerk salaries - 8 salaries reported$15/hr
Mississippi Market Natural Foods Co-op Store Clerk salaries - 8 salaries reported$15/hr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Store Clerk in United States

The top 5 paying industries for a Store Clerk in United States are Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $38,225, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $35,955, Transportation & Logistics with a median total pay of $34,179, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $31,074, and Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $30,873.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$38,225

    19% Higher than other industries

  • Energy, Mining & UtilitiesEnergy, Mining & Utilities$35,955

    14% Higher than other industries

  • Transportation & LogisticsTransportation & Logistics$34,179

    10% Higher than other industries

  • ManufacturingManufacturing$31,074

    1% Higher than other industries

  • Management & ConsultingManagement & Consulting$30,873

    0% Lower than other industries

Government & Public Administration

The top paying company in Government & Public Administration for Store Clerk is League of Minnesota Cities.

League of Minnesota Cities$38,225/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

What is the pay outlook for Retail & Food Services?

Job openings are high in retail and food services as more Americans spend money at stores and restaurants. While retail and food services wages are lower than the national average, wage growth is higher. Jobs in retail and food services generally require little formal education or training, making these jobs accessible to most job seekers.

Recent Salaries Shared

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Job Title

Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Clerk

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$15

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Clerk

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$25

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
Clerk

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$40,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Clerk

United States of America

 | <1 year

$15

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

<1 year
Yesterday
Clerk

United States of America

 | <1 year

$40,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

<1 year
Yesterday
General Clerk

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$18

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Back End Clerk

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$18

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
APPOINTMENT CLERK

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$26

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Shipping Clerk

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$116

/hr

$16 | $100

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday

Store Clerk pay FAQ

The average salary for a Store Clerk is $33,991 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 1341 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Store Clerk employees in United States.

The highest salary for a Store Clerk in United States is $39,448 per year.

The lowest salary for a Store Clerk in United States is $29,380 per year.

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