How much does a courtesy clerk make?

The average courtesy clerk salary in the United States is $28,657. Courtesy clerk salaries typically range between $24,000 and $33,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for courtesy clerks is $13.78 per hour. Courtesy clerk salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Courtesy clerks earn the highest average salary in Colorado.

Courtesy clerk salary

Q: What state pays Courtesy Clerks the most?

Colorado pays Courtesy Clerks the most in the United States, with an average salary of $33,128 per year, or $15.93 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a courtesy clerk?

You know if you are being paid fairly as a courtesy clerk if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in Colorado you should be paid close to $33,084 per year.

Q: What is a good starting salary for a Courtesy Clerk?

A good starting salary for a courtesy clerk is $24,000 in the United States. That puts you in the 10th percentile of annual income for a courtesy clerk in the U.S., which is about what you would expect if you were new to the field. The average salary for courtesy clerks is $27,596, but that normally requires some level of experience to achieve. Furthermore, a good starting salary for a courtesy clerk can vary by state.

Average courtesy clerk salary

$13.78

$28,657 yearly

Entry-level courtesy clerk salary

$24,000 yearly salary

Updated January 8, 2025

Average Courtesy Clerk Salary

As of October 2025, the average salary for a Courtesy Clerk stands at approximately $28,657 per year or $14 per hour. This figure can fluctuate depending on various factors, including geographic location, experience level, and the specific employer.

Salary by Experience Level

Entry-level Courtesy Clerks may earn around $13.78 per hour, while those with more experience can see their pay increase significantly. For instance, clerks with several years of experience can expect higher compensation, reflecting their enhanced skills and efficiency.

Highest Paying States

Some states offer higher salaries for Courtesy Clerks due to cost of living differences or demand for retail positions. States like California and New York typically feature salaries above the national average, providing opportunities for clerks to earn more.

Job Opportunities

In addition to competitive pay, the Courtesy Clerk position can serve as a stepping stone for career advancement in the retail sector, providing essential skills in customer service, inventory management, and teamwork.

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Courtesy clerk salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Glassdoor and Ziprecruiter, the average salary for a courtesy clerk typically falls between $28,657 and $37,000.

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$37,000yearly

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$29,969yearly

Average courtesy clerk salary by state

The average courtesy clerk salary in Colorado, Connecticut, and Alaska are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average courtesy clerk salary states are Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Kansas.

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Highest paying states for courtesy clerks

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Alaska	$32,068	$15.42
2	Connecticut	$32,444	$15.60
3	Washington	$31,854	$15.31
4	Colorado	$33,084	$15.91
5	Vermont	$31,067	$14.94
6	Michigan	$28,458	$13.68
7	Rhode Island	$31,569	$15.18
8	California	$30,323	$14.58
9	Wyoming	$29,388	$14.13
10	Nevada	$30,327	$14.58
11	Pennsylvania	$28,471	$13.69
12	North Dakota	$29,733	$14.29
13	Maine	$30,063	$14.45
14	Ohio	$27,385	$13.17
15	Massachusetts	$30,843	$14.83
16	Illinois	$29,720	$14.29
17	Iowa	$27,412	$13.18
18	New Hampshire	$29,846	$14.35
19	Oregon	$31,169	$14.99
20	Indiana	$27,134	$13.05
21	Missouri	$27,460	$13.20
22	New York	$28,458	$13.68
23	District of Columbia	$33,128	$15.93
24	Arizona	$30,015	$14.43
25	Kentucky	$26,879	$12.92
26	Minnesota	$27,915	$13.42
27	Tennessee	$25,870	$12.44
28	Utah	$26,598	$12.79
29	Texas	$27,561	$13.25
30	Hawaii	$30,292	$14.56
31	New Jersey	$28,016	$13.47
32	Arkansas	$27,318	$13.13
33	North Carolina	$27,087	$13.02
34	Wisconsin	$25,743	$12.38
35	Idaho	$26,118	$12.56
36	Montana	$27,983	$13.45
37	South Dakota	$24,870	$11.96
38	Nebraska	$25,223	$12.13
39	Delaware	$25,917	$12.46
40	Kansas	$22,746	$10.94
41	Florida	$24,751	$11.90
42	Mississippi	$24,944	$11.99
43	Maryland	$26,208	$12.60
44	Virginia	$25,805	$12.41
45	West Virginia	$24,443	$11.75
46	Georgia	$24,447	$11.75
47	Oklahoma	$23,680	$11.38
48	South Carolina	$23,674	$11.38
49	New Mexico	$20,013	$9.62
50	Louisiana	$22,120	$10.63
51	Alabama	$20,810	$10.00

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Highest paying cities for courtesy clerks

The highest-paying cities for courtesy clerks are Arvada, CO, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Arvada, CO	$33,116	$15.92
2	Seattle, WA	$31,960	$15.37
3	Portland, OR	$31,136	$14.97
4	Richmond, CA	$30,842	$14.83
5	Reno, NV	$30,801	$14.81
6	Glendale, AZ	$30,056	$14.45
7	Chicago, IL	$29,715	$14.29
8	Saint Paul, MN	$27,895	$13.41
9	Fort Worth, TX	$27,777	$13.35
10	Kansas City, MO	$27,594	$13.27
11	Columbus, OH	$27,243	$13.10
12	Fort Wayne, IN	$27,225	$13.09
13	Little Rock, AR	$27,218	$13.09
14	Richmond, KY	$26,788	$12.88
15	Salt Lake City, UT	$26,586	$12.78
16	Baltimore, MD	$26,236	$12.61
17	Memphis, TN	$25,954	$12.48
18	Richmond, VA	$25,838	$12.42
19	Milwaukee, WI	$25,691	$12.35
20	Omaha, NE	$25,166	$12.10

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Courtesy clerk salary details

A courtesy clerk's salary ranges from $24,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $33,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average courtesy clerk salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a courtesy clerk's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$33,000	$2,750	$16
75th Percentile	$31,000	$2,583	$15
Average	$28,657	$2,388	$14
25th Percentile	$26,000	$2,167	$13
10th Percentile	$24,000	$2,000	$12

Highest paying courtesy clerk jobs

The highest paying types of courtesy clerks are bagger, front end clerk, and seafood clerk.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Bagger	$34,119	$2,843	$16.40	3,411
Seasonal Cashier	$29,678	$2,473	$14.27	434,768
Cashier	$28,144	$2,345	$13.53	456,110
Front End Cashier	$25,026	$2,085	$12.03	464,431
Service Cashier	$28,602	$2,383	$13.75	98,972
Seafood Clerk	$31,941	$2,662	$15.36	66,540

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Which companies pay courtesy clerks the most?

Courtesy clerk salaries at Nugget Markets and Hy-Vee are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average courtesy clerk salary at companies like Albertsons and Raley's are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Nugget Markets	$31,688	$15.23
2	Hy-Vee	$31,520	$15.15
3	Albertsons	$31,247	$15.02
4	Raley's	$31,118	$14.96
5	Grocery Outlet	$30,909	$14.86
6	Food City	$30,782	$14.80
7	Vallarta Supermarkets	$30,755	$14.79
8	Sprouts Farmers Market	$30,711	$14.76
9	Lunds & Byerlys	$30,224	$14.53
10	Kroger	$30,132	$14.49
11	Mollie Stone's Markets	$30,114	$14.48
12	Bashas'	$30,104	$14.47
13	PCC Community Markets	$30,068	$14.46
14	Town & Country Markets	$29,754	$14.30
15	Market of Choice	$29,651	$14.26
16	United Natural Foods	$29,408	$14.14
17	Fresh Thyme	$29,055	$13.97
18	Meijer	$28,864	$13.88
19	Bimbo Bakeries	$28,715	$13.81
20	Aventure Staffing	$27,865	$13.40

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Courtesy clerk salary trends

The average courtesy clerk salary has risen by $6,603 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average courtesy clerk earned $22,054 annually, but today, they earn $28,657 a year. That works out to a 16% change in pay for courtesy clerks over the last decade.

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Average courtesy clerk salary over time

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Courtesy clerk salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$28,700	$13.78	+3.7%
2024	$27,600	$13.27	+3.8%
2023	$26,500	$12.76	+3.8%
2022	$25,600	$12.28	+2.9%
2021	$24,800	$11.92	+3.3%

Recently added courtesy clerk salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date added	Salary
Sprouts Farmers Market	Courtesy Clerk	Haddon, NJ	06/28/2025	$32,349
Albertsons	Courtesy Clerk	Bremerton, WA	06/28/2025	$39,528
Albertsons Company Inc.	Courtesy Clerk	Bremerton, WA	06/28/2025	$39,528
Lunds & Byerlys	Courtesy Clerk	Minneapolis, MN	06/28/2025	$33,392
Hy-Vee	Courtesy Clerk	Rochester, MN	06/28/2025	$27,131
Hy-Vee	Courtesy Clerk	Peoria, IL	06/28/2025	$31,305
Vallarta Supermarkets	Courtesy Clerk	Santa Maria, CA	06/27/2025	$34,436
Northgate Markets	Courtesy Clerk-Store #33	Los Angeles, CA	06/26/2025	$37,295
PCC Natural Markets	Courtesy Clerk-Weekends	Edmonds, WA	06/26/2025	$35,813
Hy-Vee	Courtesy Clerk	Rochester, NY	06/26/2025	$27,131

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