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Clerk salary in California, 2026

How much does a Clerk make in California?

Average base salary

$21.08
14%
above national average
Average $21.08
Low $16.90
High $29.11

The average salary for a clerk is $21.08 per hour in California. 2.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 20, 2026).

Highest paying companies for Clerk in California

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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Starbucks
 
$182,000per year
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San Diego County Regional Airp...
 
$177,133per year
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Orange County Fire Authority
 
$167,700per year
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East Bay Regional Park Distric...
 
$162,739per year
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Highest paying cities for Clerks near California

  1. Richmond, CA
    $31.62 per hour
  2. Martinez, CA
    $21.51 per hour
  3. Los Angeles, CA
    $21.21 per hour
  4. Bakersfield, CA
    $21.13 per hour
  5. Bloomington, CA
    $20.23 per hour

Where can a Clerk earn more?

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