How much does an accounts receivable clerk make?

The average accounts receivable clerk salary in the United States is $36,425. Accounts receivable clerk salaries typically range between $29,000 and $45,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for accounts receivable clerks is $17.51 per hour. Accounts receivable clerk salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Accounts receivable clerks earn the highest average salary in Massachusetts.

Accounts receivable clerk salary

Q: What state pays Accounts Receivable Clerks the most?

Massachusetts pays Accounts Receivable Clerks the most in the United States, with an average salary of $43,729 per year, or $21.02 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as an accounts receivable clerk?

You know if you are being paid fairly as an accounts receivable clerk if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in Massachusetts you should be paid close to $43,479 per year.

Q: What is a good starting salary for an Accounts Receivable Clerk?

A good starting salary for an accounts receivable clerk is $32,000 in the United States. That puts you in the 10th percentile of annual income for an accounts receivable clerk in the U.S., which is about what you would expect if you were new to the field. The average salary for accounts receivable clerks is $38,606, but that normally requires some level of experience to achieve. Furthermore, a good starting salary for an accounts receivable clerk can vary by state.

Average accounts receivable clerk salary

$36,425

$17.51 hourly rate

Entry-level accounts receivable clerk salary

$29,000 yearly salary

Updated December 15, 2025

Average Accounts Receivable Clerk Salary

The average salary for an Accounts Receivable Clerk stands at $36,425 per year, or approximately $18 per hour. However, this figure is influenced by a variety of factors, including geographic location, industry, and the clerk's level of experience.

Salary by Experience Level

Entry-level positions typically offer lower salaries, while seasoned professionals can command higher wages. For instance, clerks with several years of experience may earn upwards of $45,000 annually. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for those seeking to maximize their earning potential.

Regional Salary Variations

Geographic location plays a significant role in determining salary levels. States like California and New York often report higher salaries due to the higher cost of living and demand for accounting professionals. In contrast, states with a lower cost of living may offer lower salaries.

Job Opportunities

With the growing need for skilled clerks in various industries, opportunities abound for aspiring professionals. Whether you’re starting your career or looking to advance, understanding salary trends can aid in your job search and negotiation strategies.

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Accounts receivable clerk salaries by experience level

Experience level	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
Entry-level accounts receivable clerk	$25,700	$12.38
Mid-level accounts receivable clerk	$36,800	$17.67
Senior-level accounts receivable clerk	$48,300	$23.21

Accounts receivable clerk salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Glassdoor and Comparably, the average salary for an accounts receivable clerk typically falls between $36,425 and $56,561.

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Average accounts receivable clerk salary by state

The highest-paying states for accounts receivable clerks are Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Washington. The lowest average accounts receivable clerk salary states are Arkansas, Louisiana, and Wyoming.

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Highest paying states for accounts receivable clerks

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Washington	$41,088	$19.75
2	Connecticut	$40,672	$19.55
3	Alaska	$40,534	$19.49
4	Massachusetts	$43,479	$20.90
5	New York	$40,377	$19.41
6	Vermont	$40,387	$19.42
7	Minnesota	$40,024	$19.24
8	Michigan	$35,999	$17.31
9	California	$40,040	$19.25
10	Oregon	$37,576	$18.07
11	Delaware	$38,829	$18.67
12	Ohio	$35,567	$17.10
13	New Hampshire	$39,521	$19.00
14	Rhode Island	$39,252	$18.87
15	New Jersey	$42,449	$20.41
16	District of Columbia	$43,729	$21.02
17	Colorado	$37,971	$18.26
18	Wisconsin	$34,626	$16.65
19	Utah	$34,473	$16.57
20	Missouri	$35,285	$16.96
21	North Dakota	$36,199	$17.40
22	Texas	$34,615	$16.64
23	Pennsylvania	$34,393	$16.54
24	Tennessee	$33,393	$16.05
25	Illinois	$36,390	$17.50
26	Kentucky	$33,654	$16.18
27	Maryland	$38,129	$18.33
28	Maine	$35,989	$17.30
29	Georgia	$35,335	$16.99
30	North Carolina	$35,021	$16.84
31	Kansas	$32,863	$15.80
32	Indiana	$33,046	$15.89
33	Virginia	$34,724	$16.69
34	Arizona	$35,251	$16.95
35	Florida	$33,114	$15.92
36	Iowa	$33,103	$15.91
37	Nevada	$34,426	$16.55
38	South Dakota	$31,320	$15.06
39	Nebraska	$31,289	$15.04
40	South Carolina	$32,389	$15.57
41	Idaho	$31,659	$15.22
42	Hawaii	$33,387	$16.05
43	Montana	$32,784	$15.76
44	Oklahoma	$30,980	$14.89
45	Alabama	$31,473	$15.13
46	New Mexico	$29,852	$14.35
47	Arkansas	$30,326	$14.58
48	Wyoming	$30,130	$14.49
49	Mississippi	$29,644	$14.25
50	Louisiana	$30,215	$14.53
51	West Virginia	$25,948	$12.47

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Highest paying cities for accounts receivable clerks

The highest-paying cities for accounts receivable clerks are Boston, MA, Seattle, WA, and New York, NY.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Boston, MA	$43,587	$20.96
2	Seattle, WA	$41,168	$19.79
3	New York, NY	$40,369	$19.41
4	Saint Paul, MN	$40,032	$19.25
5	Los Angeles, CA	$39,876	$19.17
6	Baltimore, MD	$38,241	$18.39
7	Denver, CO	$37,973	$18.26
8	Portland, OR	$37,553	$18.05
9	Chicago, IL	$36,508	$17.55
10	Atlanta, GA	$35,410	$17.02
11	Kansas City, MO	$35,330	$16.99
12	Phoenix, AZ	$35,246	$16.95
13	Columbus, OH	$35,224	$16.93
14	Charlotte, NC	$34,870	$16.76
15	San Antonio, TX	$34,859	$16.76
16	Richmond, VA	$34,656	$16.66
17	Salt Lake City, UT	$34,499	$16.59
18	Las Vegas, NV	$34,362	$16.52
19	Pittsburgh, PA	$33,560	$16.13
20	Urban Honolulu, HI	$33,414	$16.06

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Accounts receivable clerk salary details

An accounts receivable clerk's salary ranges from $29,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $45,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average accounts receivable clerk salary graph, trends, and summary

What is an accounts receivable clerk's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$45,000	$3,750	$22
75th Percentile	$40,000	$3,333	$19
Average	$36,425	$3,035	$18
25th Percentile	$32,000	$2,667	$15
10th Percentile	$29,000	$2,417	$14

Highest paying accounts receivable clerk jobs

The highest paying types of accounts receivable clerks are accounts receivable supervisor, accounts payable lead, and accounting associate.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Charge Bookkeeper	$46,615	$3,885	$22.41	27,542
Bookkeeper	$40,337	$3,361	$19.39	38,481
Clerk	$31,163	$2,597	$14.98	80,311
Finance Clerk	$39,225	$3,269	$18.86	143,372
Audit Clerk	$39,465	$3,289	$18.97	97,427
Accounting Technician	$41,337	$3,445	$19.87	39,972

Top companies hiring accounts receivable clerks now:

Which companies pay accounts receivable clerks the most?

Accounts receivable clerk salaries at IBM and Kent Adhesive Products are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average accounts receivable clerk salary at companies like Dairy Farmers of America and Kemp Technologies are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	IBM	$51,912	$24.96
2	Kent Adhesive Products	$44,131	$21.22
3	Dairy Farmers of America	$44,086	$21.20
4	Kemp Technologies	$43,251	$20.79
5	Amphenol	$41,870	$20.13
6	OEConnection	$41,058	$19.74
7	Sherpa	$41,038	$19.73
8	Continental Carbonic Products	$40,792	$19.61
9	Waste Connections	$40,678	$19.56
10	JBS USA	$40,453	$19.45
11	Phillips & Temro Industries	$40,290	$19.37
12	Catholic Health East	$40,286	$19.37
13	NRG Energy	$39,981	$19.22
14	Keytronicems	$39,943	$19.20
15	Monster Products	$39,804	$19.14
16	Morgan's Restaurants of Pennsylvania Inc	$39,781	$19.13
17	American Senior Benefits	$39,707	$19.09
18	Oldcastle Infrastructure	$39,637	$19.06
19	Regency Nursing and Rehabilitation Centers	$39,634	$19.05
20	kubota	$39,627	$19.05

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Accounts Receivable Clerk salary by industry

The average accounts receivable clerk salary varies across industries:

The average accounts receivable clerk salary in the finance industry is $37,882, the highest of any industry.
The average accounts receivable clerk salary in the finance industry is $37,634.
Accounts receivable clerks in the retail industry earn an average salary of $35,792, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for accounts receivable clerks

Rank	Industry	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Finance	$37,882	$18.21
2	Automotive	$37,634	$18.09
3	Manufacturing	$37,451	$18.01
4	Health Care	$36,934	$17.76
5	Transportation	$36,531	$17.56
6	Hospitality	$36,075	$17.34
7	Professional	$35,946	$17.28
8	Retail	$35,792	$17.21

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Accounts receivable clerk salary trends

The average accounts receivable clerk salary has risen by $6,588 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average accounts receivable clerk earned $29,837 annually, but today, they earn $36,425 a year. That works out to a 10% change in pay for accounts receivable clerks over the last decade.

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Average accounts receivable clerk salary over time

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Accounts receivable clerk salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$36,400	$17.51	+2.8%
2024	$35,400	$17.02	+2.4%
2023	$34,600	$16.62	+2.5%
2022	$33,700	$16.20	+2.2%
2021	$33,000	$15.85	+3.0%

Recently added accounts receivable clerk salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date added	Salary
The Coca-Cola Company	Accounts Receivable Clerk	Rapid City, SD	06/30/2025	$37,566
Ken Garff Automotive	Automotive Accounts Receivable Clerk	Culver City, CA	06/30/2025	$43,827
Unitedhealth Group Inc.	Senior Accounts Receivable Clerk-National Remote	Sandy Springs, GA	06/27/2025	$41,740
Aston Carter	Accounts Receivable Reporting Clerk	Wayne, NJ	06/27/2025	$43,827
Robert Half	Accounts Receivable Clerk	Oklahoma City, OK	06/26/2025	$33,392
America's Preferred Home Warranty, Inc.	Accounts Receivable Clerk-Jackson, MI Corporate Office	Jackson, MI	06/26/2025	$32,349
Robert Half	Accounts Receivable Clerk	Ann Arbor, MI	06/24/2025	$48,001
Staffmark Group	Accounts Receivable Clerk	Dothan, AL	06/24/2025	$41,740
Aston Carter	Accounts Receivable Clerk	Poway, CA	06/24/2025	$52,175
Stivers	AR Cash Applications Clerk 826746	Saint Louis, MO	06/24/2025	$43,827

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