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What is a lead clerk and how to become one
Avg. Salary $35,109
Avg. Salary $59,228
Growth rate -5%
Growth rate 0.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.97%
Asian 7.01%
Black or African American 9.73%
Hispanic or Latino 21.06%
Unknown 4.45%
White 56.79%
Genderfemale 66.30%
male 33.70%
Age - 50American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%
Asian 7.00%
Black or African American 14.00%
Hispanic or Latino 19.00%
White 57.00%
Genderfemale 47.00%
male 53.00%
Age - 50Stress level is high
7.1 - high
Complexity level is basic
7 - challenging
Work life balance is good
6.4 - fair
Lead clerk career paths
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Skills Percentages Basic Math 25.93% Cleanliness 9.79% Math 9.71% Customer Complaints 6.72% Customer Service 6.13% Complete relevant lead clerk training and internships
Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New lead 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 lead clerk based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real lead clerk resumes.Research lead clerk duties and responsibilities
- Manage schedule and payroll by using specific management software.
- Manage orthopedic accounts regarding payment posting through IDX medical systems.
- Promote excellent customer service, cleanliness and customer satisfaction.
- Train and develop associates on POS system.
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Generally, it takes 1-2 years to become a lead clerk. The most common roles before becoming a lead clerk include cashier, customer service representative team lead and clerk.Apply for lead clerk jobs
Now it's time to start searching for a lead clerk job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:
- Browse job boards for relevant postings
- Consult your professional network
- Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
- Watch out for job scams
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Average lead clerk salary
The average lead clerk salary in the United States is $35,109 per year or $17 per hour. Lead clerk salaries range between $28,000 and $43,000 per year.
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How do lead clerks rate their job?
Lead clerk reviews
Team work , layout understand ing, and clients conversations skills
No effort in team work, disorganized, no leadership.
I love the high demands on how fast the grocery store is!I love the different personalities that walk in the store i love the customer satisfaction the ability to learn something new every day I love to be an example and help others go above and beyond the co workers i work with make me feel like I'm at home!it's about team work and self discipline having common sense to do your daily task as a lead!
We have are ups and are downs we can't please everyone but we can do are best to care and to handles different situations a certain way to the best of are knowledge just give 110%percent
Updated January 8, 2025
