How much does a finance clerk make?
a year · about $26 an hour
A typical finance clerk in the United States makes $53,830 a year, about $26 an hour, about the same as a typical US worker (median, May 2025, US Bureau of Labor Statistics).
What do they do?
At a desk, a finance clerk checks account or payment details, updates records, and works out charges. They may also answer a customer’s question or process a money-related transaction; exact tasks depend on the specialty.
Did you know? “All Other” is a catch-all label for financial-clerk jobs that don’t fit into a separately named clerk occupation.
Is that a lot?
Compared with jobs you knowIf 100 people had this job
Most earn between $40,360 and $76,290How do you become one?
In the U.S., finish high school or earn an equivalent diploma; most financial-clerk jobs do not ask for related work experience. Start in an entry-level role and learn its records, software, and rules through short on-the-job training.
Why does pay differ?
In the U.S., pay can change with experience, location, and employer: clerks in banks, investment firms, or other fields may earn differently. Special skills and more complex duties can matter too.
Where does it pay most?
Highest in New York ($61,500), lowest in West Virginia ($41,550).
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Top 5 and bottom 3 states, typical (median) yearly pay.
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Data table and sources
| Lower earner (10th from bottom) | Typical person (median) | Higher earner (10th from top) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,360 | $53,830 | $76,290 | about 36,000 |
| State | Typical person (median) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $61,500 | about 2,000 |
| Virginia | $61,040 | about 740 |
| Massachusetts | $60,530 | about 540 |
| Delaware | $60,340 | about 590 |
| Colorado | $59,990 | about 2,000 |
Official definition: All financial clerks not listed separately.
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 (bls.gov); descriptions and related jobs from O*NET 31.0. Figures as of May 2025, full-time yearly pay (hourly × 2,080 hours). bls.gov/oes · O*NET OnLine
Pages used for the text
- www.bls.gov/ooh/office-and-administrative-support/financial-clerks.htm
- www.onetonline.org/link/summary/43-3099.00
- www.bls.gov/emp/tables/education-and-training-by-occupation.htm
- www.bls.gov/oes/2023/may/oes433099.htm
- www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2015/article/wage-differences.htm
Data: US BLS OEWS, May 2025 · 1 USD = 150 JPY