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General merchandise clerk salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a General Merchandise Clerk make in the United States?

Average base salary

$18.24
Average $18.24
Low $13.89
High $23.96

The average salary for a general merchandise clerk is $18.24 per hour in the United States. 151 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 6, 2026).

General Merchandise Clerk job openings in United States

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General Merchandise Clerk
Meijer3.3out of 5 stars.
Warsaw, IN
Part-time
12 hours ago

Highest paying companies for General Merchandise Clerk in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Ibotta
 
$332,500per year
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The Chef Agency
 
$137,500per year
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Strategic Retail Partners
 
$135,000per year
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Bishop & Company
 
$135,000per year
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Acosta Group
 
$115,750per year
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US Tech Solutions
 
$87,360per year
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Highest paying cities for General Merchandise Clerks near United States

  1. Moline, IL
    $19.74 per hour
  2. Roswell, GA
    $17.57 per hour
  3. Chicago, IL
    $16.30 per hour
  4. Atlanta, GA
    $15.86 per hour
  5. Vernon Hills, IL
    $15.25 per hour

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