Front end clerk vs clerk

The differences between front end clerks and clerks can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a front end clerk has an average salary of $32,402, which is higher than the $31,163 average annual salary of a clerk.

The top three skills for a front end clerk include basic math, data entry and groceries. The most important skills for a clerk are basic math, math, and data entry.

Front end clerk vs clerk overview

	Front End Clerk	Clerk
Yearly salary	$32,402	$31,163
Hourly rate	$15.58	$14.98
Growth rate	-10%	-5%
Number of jobs	167,385	80,311
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 33%	Bachelor's Degree, 33%
Average age	34	47
Years of experience	-	2

Front end clerk vs clerk salary

Front end clerks and clerks have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Front End Clerk	Clerk
Average salary	$32,402	$31,163
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $41,000	Between $24,000 And $39,000
Highest paying City	-	Washington, DC
Highest paying state	-	New Hampshire
Best paying company	-	University of Massachusetts Boston
Best paying industry	-	Health Care

Differences between front end clerk and clerk education

There are a few differences between a front end clerk and a clerk in terms of educational background:

	Front End Clerk	Clerk
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 33%	Bachelor's Degree, 33%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	Western Carolina University

Front end clerk vs clerk demographics

Here are the differences between front end clerks' and clerks' demographics:

	Front End Clerk	Clerk
Average age	34	47
Gender ratio	Male, 51.9% Female, 48.1%	Male, 34.1% Female, 65.9%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.0% Unknown, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 17.9% Asian, 7.2% White, 58.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%	Black or African American, 9.9% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 21.1% Asian, 7.7% White, 55.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	5%	6%

Differences between front end clerk and clerk duties and responsibilities

Front end clerk example responsibilities.

Conduct routine inspections and manage mechanics payroll data utilizing ADP.
Record customer transactions and accurately handle monetary transactions by operating POS system.
Experience with the POS systems, cash handling experience, WIC, returns, check processing.
Assist cashiers with credit card functions, checks and WIC check approvals.
Assume responsibility for the full accountability of cash, checks, credit cards, money orders, WIC and food stamps.
Bag groceries efficiently for customers.

Clerk example responsibilities.

Demonstrate strong math skills in managing inmate s accounts and calmly and effectively deescalating outbursts of belligerent inmates.
Manage orthopedic accounts regarding payment posting through IDX medical systems.
Administer financial bookkeeping by way of QuickBooks.
Bank reconciliation in QuickBooks and assist bookkeeper when need.
Maintain a high level of confidentiality as required by HIPAA.
Call DMV's and dealerships when liens are not perfect.

Front end clerk vs clerk skills

Common front end clerk skills

Basic Math, 14%
Data Entry, 11%
Groceries, 10%
Math, 9%
Stock Shelves, 8%
POS, 6%

Common clerk skills

Basic Math, 18%
Math, 10%
Data Entry, 10%
Customer Service, 9%
Cleanliness, 8%
POS, 5%