Accounting clerk salary in United States

The average salary for an Accounting Clerk is $22.32 per hour in the United States. This figure is based on 10.4k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 16, 2026.

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Accounting Clerk salaries typically range between a low of $14.62 and a high of $34.08 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Accounting Clerk include Los Angeles, CA at $26.50 per hour, Charlotte, NC at $25.43 per hour, and Salt Lake City, UT at $25.36 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Accounting Clerk include FHP ($372,000 per year) and The Health Trust ($235,000 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Accounting Clerk salary compares to related positions:

• Entry Level Accounting Clerk: Average $19.95 per hour
• Junior Accounting Clerk: Average $20.90 per hour
• Senior Accounting Clerk: Average $88,568 per year