How much does a brokerage clerk make?

In the U.S., pay can differ with experience and skill, the employer or industry, and location. More complex work or useful credentials may be valued more, though clerical-only duties generally do not require FINRA registration.

Perform duties related to the purchase, sale, or holding of securities. Duties include writing orders for stock purchases or sales, computing transfer taxes, verifying stock transactions, accepting and delivering securities, tracking stock price fluctuations, computing equity, distributing dividends, and keeping records of daily transactions and holdings.

What's a typical day like?

They answer customer messages, enter and check stock trades on a computer, and work with teammates to solve account problems. They also watch prices, calculate dividends or fees, and prepare transaction records.

Most U.S. brokerage clerks start after high school; business or finance study can help, and employers train them on the job. Clerical-only work generally needs no FINRA registration, but taking customer orders requires registration.

Vocational school or a few years' experience (preparation level 3 of 5)

Good for people who like keeping things organized and leading and selling.

A surprising U.S. rule: a brokerage worker doing only office tasks usually needs no FINRA registration, but taking a customer's order counts as more than clerical work.