Accounts payable clerk salary in United States

The average salary for an Accounts Payable Clerk is $22.72 per hour in the United States. This figure is based on 11.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on July 27, 2026.

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Accounts Payable Clerk salaries typically range between a low of $16.14 and a high of $31.97 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Accounts Payable Clerk include Boston, MA at $27.51 per hour, Sacramento, CA at $26.50 per hour, and Brea, CA at $25.15 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Accounts Payable Clerk include MSD ($228,000 per year) and ByteDance ($212,648 per year).

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

• Entry Level Accounts Payable Clerk: Average $19.10 per hour
• Junior Accounts Payable Clerk: Average $22.05 per hour
• Senior Accounts Payable Clerk: Average $84,354 per year