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Cash application specialist salary

Average cash application specialist salary

$37,558

$18.06 hourly rate

Entry-level cash application specialist salary
$29,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Average Cash Application Specialist Salary

The average salary for a Cash Application Specialist in the United States is approximately $37,558 per year, or about $18 per hour. This figure can vary based on factors including experience level, geographic location, and industry sector. For instance, those in high-demand areas or industries might see higher compensation.

Salary by Experience Level

Entry-level specialists typically start around $30,000, while those with several years of experience can reach upwards of $50,000 annually. Continuous professional development and certifications can further enhance earning potential.

Highest Paying States

States such as California, New York, and Texas offer some of the most competitive salaries for cash application specialists. It's essential to research local market trends and salary expectations.

Opportunities for Advancement

As companies increasingly rely on accurate financial data, skilled cash application specialists are in demand. By gaining experience and expanding their skill set, individuals can position themselves for promotions or transitions into higher-paying finance roles.

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Cash application specialist salaries by experience level

Experience levelAvg. salaryHourly rate
Entry-level cash application specialist$26,500$12.76
Mid-level cash application specialist$37,900$18.22
Senior-level cash application specialist$49,800$23.94

Cash application specialist salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com and Glassdoor, the average salary for a cash application specialist typically falls between $37,558 and $47,007.
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$37,558yearly
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$47,007yearly
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$41,248yearly

Average cash application specialist salary by state

The highest-paying states for cash application specialists are Delaware, New Jersey, and Oregon. The lowest average cash application specialist salary states are Maine, South Dakota, and Nevada.

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Highest paying states for cash application specialists

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Oregon$43,753$21.04
2Delaware$46,069$22.15
3Utah$40,556$19.50
4New Jersey$45,392$21.82
5Rhode Island$40,206$19.33
6Minnesota$41,727$20.06
7Massachusetts$43,449$20.89
8Kentucky$41,711$20.05
9District of Columbia$44,328$21.31
10Vermont$39,558$19.02
11New York$41,409$19.91
12Alaska$43,248$20.79
13Pennsylvania$37,797$18.17
14Texas$38,454$18.49
15Arizona$37,937$18.24
16Illinois$40,742$19.59
17Wisconsin$39,098$18.80
18California$41,685$20.04
19North Carolina$37,639$18.10
20North Dakota$37,558$18.06
21Michigan$37,665$18.11
22Washington$40,087$19.27
23Ohio$36,154$17.38
24Connecticut$39,370$18.93
25Colorado$39,220$18.86
26Louisiana$38,500$18.51
27Georgia$38,135$18.33
28Florida$36,577$17.59
29Maryland$38,184$18.36
30Virginia$38,347$18.44
31Tennessee$35,609$17.12
32Hawaii$39,197$18.84
33New Hampshire$36,476$17.54
34Nebraska$34,279$16.48
35Kansas$34,990$16.82
36Iowa$32,915$15.82
37New Mexico$35,284$16.96
38Indiana$34,493$16.58
39Alabama$34,581$16.63
40Montana$33,076$15.90
41Oklahoma$34,706$16.69
42Wyoming$33,761$16.23
43Nevada$32,054$15.41
44Missouri$33,875$16.29
45South Dakota$32,789$15.76
46Arkansas$31,368$15.08
47South Carolina$33,636$16.17
48Maine$32,876$15.81
49Idaho$33,058$15.89
50Mississippi$31,035$14.92
51West Virginia$28,353$13.63

Highest paying cities for cash application specialists

The highest-paying cities for cash application specialists are Washington, DC, Worcester, MA, and Saint Paul, MN.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Washington, DC$44,383$21.34
2Worcester, MA$43,540$20.93
3Saint Paul, MN$41,693$20.04
4Brea, CA$41,535$19.97
5New York, NY$41,496$19.95
6Chicago, IL$40,817$19.62
7Seattle, WA$40,125$19.29
8Denver, CO$39,224$18.86
9Austin, TX$38,621$18.57
10Atlanta, GA$38,160$18.35
11Prescott Valley, AZ$38,024$18.28
12Philadelphia, PA$37,945$18.24
13Charlotte, NC$37,108$17.84
14Saint Petersburg, FL$36,681$17.64
15Cleveland, OH$36,519$17.56
16Memphis, TN$35,017$16.84
17Fort Wayne, IN$34,887$16.77
18Greenville, SC$33,770$16.24

Cash application specialist salary details

A cash application specialist's salary ranges from $29,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $48,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average cash application specialist salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a cash application specialist's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$48,000$4,000$23
75th Percentile$42,000$3,500$20
Average$37,558$3,130$18
25th Percentile$32,000$2,667$15
10th Percentile$29,000$2,417$14

Highest paying cash application specialist jobs

The highest paying types of cash application specialists are application specialist, senior account specialist, and finance specialist.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Payment Processor$34,030$2,836$16.3633,161
Finance Clerk$39,225$3,269$18.86143,372
Accounting Representative$43,876$3,656$21.09111,415
Billing And Insurance Coordinator$41,141$3,428$19.7867,385
Accounting Coordinator$44,639$3,720$21.4663,129
Account Technician$51,115$4,260$24.5794,413

Top companies hiring cash application specialists now:

  1. Airgas jobs (27)
  2. McKesson jobs (15)
  3. Gap Inc. jobs (19)
  4. Maxim Healthcare Group jobs (14)
  5. Lincare Holdings jobs (15)

Which companies pay cash application specialists the most?

Cash application specialist salaries at Datamatics and Integra LifeSciences are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average cash application specialist salary at companies like Dairy Farmers of America and Arrow Electronics are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Datamatics$51,630$24.82
2Integra LifeSciences$45,907$22.07
3Dairy Farmers of America$45,362$21.81
4Arrow Electronics$44,436$21.36
5Smartsheet$44,426$21.36
6Beacon Hill Staffing Group$43,594$20.96
7Mérieux NutriSciences$43,126$20.73
8BNP Paribas$43,051$20.70
9Chumash Casino Resort$43,018$20.68
10Airgas$42,771$20.56
11NRG Energy$42,765$20.56
12FleetCor Technologies$42,629$20.49
13BGC Partners$42,475$20.42
14Pape-Dawson Engineers$41,210$19.81
15NeoGenomics Laboratories$41,106$19.76
16Fidelity National Information Solutions$40,803$19.62
17Praxair$40,668$19.55
18Oldcastle Infrastructure$40,659$19.55
19Prime Healthcare$40,434$19.44
20Price Chopper Supermarkets-Market 32$40,391$19.42

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$39,000$38,600$38,200$37,800$37,400$37,000
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Cash Application Specialist salary by industry

The average cash application specialist salary varies across industries:

  • The average cash application specialist salary in the transportation industry is $39,650, the highest of any industry.
  • The average cash application specialist salary in the finance industry is $39,455.
  • Cash application specialists in the retail industry earn an average salary of $36,163, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for cash application specialists

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Transportation$39,650$19.06
2Manufacturing$39,455$18.97
3Professional$39,046$18.77
4Technology$38,818$18.66
5Automotive$37,213$17.89
6Health Care$36,431$17.51
7Retail$36,163$17.39

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Cash application specialist salary trends

The average cash application specialist salary has risen by $6,793 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average cash application specialist earned $30,765 annually, but today, they earn $37,558 a year. That works out to a 10% change in pay for cash application specialists over the last decade.

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Average cash application specialist salary over time

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Cash application specialist salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2026$37,600$18.06+2.8%
2025$36,500$17.55+2.4%
2024$35,600$17.13+2.5%
2023$34,800$16.71+2.2%
2022$34,000$16.34+3.0%

Recently added cash application specialist salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
UlineCash Applications SpecialistWaukegan, IL06/28/2025$48,001
UlineCash Applications SpecialistPleasant Prairie, WI06/27/2025$48,001
Pyramid Consulting, Inc.Cash Application SpecialistsAuburn, WA06/27/2025$33,392
Imperial DadeCash Application SpecialistNew Brighton, MN06/27/2025$52,175
Aston CarterCash Application SpecialistIndianapolis, IN06/26/2025$43,827
Ryerson Inc.Cash Applications SpecialistLittle Rock, AR06/24/2025$43,780
Eastern FenceShared Services Cash Application SpecialistFort Mill, SC06/22/2025$41,740
HuntingtonCash Application SpecialistMinnetonka, MN06/21/2025$45,914
UchealthCash Applications Specialist SRColorado Springs, CO06/21/2025$42,283
Kelly ServicesCash Application SpecialistToledo, OH06/20/2025$41,740

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