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Clerk salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Clerk make in the United States?

Average base salary

$18.54
Average $18.54
Low $13.14
High $26.14

The average salary for a clerk is $18.54 per hour in the United States. 13.3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 13, 2026).

Highest paying companies for Clerk in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Sunland RV Resorts
 
$444,000per year
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Valley Water
 
$276,024per year
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Jenner & Block LLP
 
$232,500per year
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Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath ...
 
$225,000per year
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Paul Hastings LLP
 
$222,500per year
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RWDY Inc
 
$205,400per year
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Highest paying cities for Clerks near United States

  1. Kansas City, KS
    $22.16 per hour
  2. Austin, TX
    $18.82 per hour
  3. Las Vegas, NV
    $18.03 per hour
  4. Philadelphia, PA
    $17.72 per hour
  5. Houston, TX
    $17.29 per hour

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