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What is a foreign clerk and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a foreign clerk. For example, did you know that they make an average of $16.5 an hour? That's $34,319 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow -3% and produce -38,500 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreForeign ClerkUS Average
Salary
2.7

Avg. Salary $34,319

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
6.2

Growth rate -3%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
5.1
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.81%

Asian 5.98%

Black or African American 8.14%

Hispanic or Latino 14.80%

Unknown 4.12%

White 66.15%

Gender

female 54.17%

male 45.83%

Age - 47
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 47
Stress level
6.2

Stress level is manageable

7.1 - high

Complexity level
7.5

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
8.6

Work life balance is excellent

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a foreign clerk

  1. Explore foreign clerk education requirements

    Most common foreign clerk degrees

    Bachelor's

    52.9 %

    High School Diploma

    23.5 %

    Master's

    11.8 %
  2. Start to develop specific foreign clerk skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Foreign Currency100.00%
  3. Complete relevant foreign clerk training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New foreign clerks learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a foreign clerk based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real foreign clerk resumes.
  4. Research foreign clerk duties and responsibilities

    • Demonstrate strong math skills in managing inmate s accounts and calmly and effectively deescalating outbursts of belligerent inmates.
    • Maintain cleanliness of the company warehouse, operate warehouse machinery and organize the warehouse to ensure proper product placement.
    • Assist with various duties including spreadsheet development, payroll information and data population.
  5. Apply for foreign clerk jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a foreign clerk job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average foreign clerk salary

The average foreign clerk salary in the United States is $34,319 per year or $17 per hour. Foreign clerk salaries range between $26,000 and $44,000 per year.

Average foreign clerk salary
$34,319 Yearly
$16.50 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
Zippia Team

Editorial Staff

The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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