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Court clerk salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Court Clerk make in the United States?

Average base salary

$21.69
Average $21.69
Low $15.56
High $30.22

The average salary for a court clerk is $21.69 per hour in the United States. 1.7k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 14, 2026).

Court Clerk job openings in United States

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Court Records Specialist - Ind...
American Research Bureau3.5out of 5 stars.
Chicago, IL
$25 an hour
Contract
1 hour ago

Highest paying companies for Court Clerk in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Los Angeles Superior Court
 
$332,253per year
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Morgan Lewis
 
$330,000per year
State of Colorado
 
$145,982per year
City of Goodyear
 
$139,402per year
Pierce County Washington
 
$138,981per year
Administrative Office of the C...
 
$135,242per year

Highest paying cities for Court Clerks near United States

  1. Norristown, PA
    $26.82 per hour
  2. Prescott, AZ
    $23.94 per hour
  3. Boise, ID
    $21.74 per hour
  4. Houston, TX
    $21.07 per hour
  5. Kansas City, MO
    $18.01 per hour

Where can a Court Clerk earn more?

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