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Finance processing clerk salary

Average finance processing clerk salary

$36,290

$17.45 hourly rate

Entry-level finance processing clerk salary
$28,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Average Finance Processing Clerk Salary

The average salary for a Finance Processing Clerk in the United States is approximately $36,290 per year or $17 per hour. This figure can fluctuate based on experience, location, and the specific industry. For instance, entry-level clerks may earn less, while those with several years of experience can command higher salaries.

Where Can a Finance Processing Clerk Earn More?

Geographical location plays a significant role in salary variance. States like California and New York typically offer higher wages due to the higher cost of living. In addition, urban centers often provide better compensation than rural areas. For example, cities such as San Francisco and New York City are known for higher salary ranges for finance processing roles.

Highest Paying Cities

Based on current data, the highest paying cities for finance processing clerks include:

  • San Francisco, CA
  • New York, NY
  • Los Angeles, CA

These cities not only offer competitive salaries but also a wide range of opportunities within various financial sectors, making them attractive destinations for job seekers. Whether just starting out or seeking advancement, finance processing clerks can find rewarding careers in these vibrant markets.

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Where can a Finance Processing Clerk earn more?

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Plante & Moran PLLC.$41,022
Ultimate Medical Academy$34,148

Finance processing clerk salaries by experience level

Experience levelAvg. salaryHourly rate
Entry-level finance processing clerk$25,600$12.33
Mid-level finance processing clerk$36,600$17.61
Senior-level finance processing clerk$48,100$23.13

Average finance processing clerk salary by state

The average finance processing clerk salary in California, New Jersey, and Maryland are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average finance processing clerk salary states are South Carolina, Mississippi, and Kentucky.

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Highest paying states for finance processing clerks

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Connecticut$40,610$19.52
2Oregon$40,963$19.69
3Alaska$39,992$19.23
4California$47,409$22.79
5Maryland$43,277$20.81
6Georgia$38,562$18.54
7New Jersey$45,361$21.81
8Massachusetts$39,224$18.86
9Wisconsin$33,898$16.30
10Minnesota$35,731$17.18
11Vermont$36,492$17.54
12Pennsylvania$35,582$17.11
13Rhode Island$36,894$17.74
14Washington$35,711$17.17
15Virginia$37,442$18.00
16New Hampshire$37,194$17.88
17Delaware$34,687$16.68
18Tennessee$32,906$15.82
19Colorado$35,315$16.98
20Indiana$33,804$16.25
21Nebraska$34,812$16.74
22Hawaii$36,574$17.58
23Utah$32,179$15.47
24Arizona$36,163$17.39
25Michigan$32,298$15.53
26North Carolina$33,423$16.07
27Texas$32,922$15.83
28District of Columbia$39,432$18.96
29Wyoming$31,350$15.07
30New York$32,940$15.84
31Oklahoma$33,296$16.01
32Missouri$31,685$15.23
33Louisiana$33,017$15.87
34New Mexico$32,593$15.67
35Kansas$32,941$15.84
36Florida$30,355$14.59
37Ohio$30,532$14.68
38Arkansas$31,789$15.28
39Illinois$31,253$15.03
40Iowa$31,251$15.02
41Alabama$30,580$14.70
42Kentucky$29,402$14.14
43South Dakota$30,000$14.42
44Mississippi$29,567$14.21
45Nevada$30,808$14.81
46Montana$30,964$14.89
47South Carolina$29,865$14.36
48North Dakota$28,698$13.80
49Maine$30,298$14.57
50Idaho$27,949$13.44
51West Virginia$25,099$12.07

Highest paying cities for finance processing clerks

The highest-paying cities for finance processing clerks are Carlsbad, CA, Roanoke, VA, and Phoenix, AZ.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Carlsbad, CA$47,127$22.66
2Roanoke, VA$36,837$17.71
3Phoenix, AZ$36,175$17.39
4Minneapolis, MN$35,714$17.17
5Lakewood, CO$35,306$16.97
6El Paso, TX$33,549$16.13
7Southfield, MI$32,387$15.57
8Des Moines, IA$31,211$15.01
9Tampa, FL$30,487$14.66
10Columbus, OH$30,324$14.58

Finance processing clerk salary details

A finance processing clerk's salary ranges from $28,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $46,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average finance processing clerk salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a finance processing clerk's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$46,000$3,833$22
75th Percentile$41,000$3,417$20
Average$36,290$3,024$17
25th Percentile$31,000$2,583$15
10th Percentile$28,000$2,333$13

Highest paying finance processing clerk jobs

The highest paying types of finance processing clerks are processing specialist, accounting associate, and finance coordinator.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Bookkeeper$40,337$3,361$19.3938,481
Accounting Technician$41,337$3,445$19.8739,972
Accounting Coordinator$44,639$3,720$21.4663,129
Accounting Internship$30,642$2,554$14.7380,299
Charge Bookkeeper$46,615$3,885$22.4127,542
Clerk$31,163$2,597$14.9880,311

Top companies hiring finance processing clerks now:

  1. JPMorgan Chase & Co. jobs (4)
  2. The Vanguard Group jobs (8)
  3. Northern Trust jobs (3)
  4. Capital Group jobs (17)
  5. MetLife jobs (2)

Which companies pay finance processing clerks the most?

Finance processing clerk salaries at Plante & Moran PLLC. And Credit Union of Texas are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average finance processing clerk salary at companies like Motion Recruitment and Randstad North America, Inc. are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Plante & Moran PLLC.$41,022$19.72
2Credit Union of Texas$37,563$18.06
3Motion Recruitment$35,682$17.15
4Randstad North America, Inc.$35,151$16.90
5Robert Half$35,117$16.88
6Ultimate Medical Academy$34,148$16.42

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Finance Processing Clerk salary by industry

The average finance processing clerk salary varies across industries:

  • The average finance processing clerk salary in the government industry is $39,452, the highest of any industry.
  • The average finance processing clerk salary in the finance industry is $38,118.
  • Finance processing clerks in the retail industry earn an average salary of $35,206, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for finance processing clerks

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Government$39,452$18.97
2Finance$38,118$18.33
3Manufacturing$36,454$17.53
4Retail$35,206$16.93

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Finance processing clerk salary trends

The average finance processing clerk salary has risen by $6,563 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average finance processing clerk earned $29,727 annually, but today, they earn $36,290 a year. That works out to a 10% change in pay for finance processing clerks over the last decade.

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Average finance processing clerk salary over time

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Finance processing clerk salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2026$36,300$17.45+2.8%
2025$35,300$16.96+2.4%
2024$34,400$16.55+2.5%
2023$33,600$16.14+2.2%
2022$32,800$15.79+3.0%

Recently added finance processing clerk salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Get It-FinanceFinancial Processor/Underwriter-Remote | WFHHanahan, SC06/29/2025$31,305
DabellaFinance ProcessorHillsboro, OR06/26/2025$45,914
TcwglobalFinancial Processor/UnderwriterBoone, NC06/20/2025$32,599
TcwglobalFinancial Processor/UnderwriterCope, SC06/20/2025$32,599
TcwglobalFinancial Processor/UnderwriterNome, TX06/19/2025$32,599
TcwglobalFinancial Processor/UnderwriterChandler, AZ06/19/2025$32,599
TcwglobalFinancial Processor/UnderwriterKane, PA06/19/2025$32,599
TcwglobalFinancial Processor/UnderwriterNunez, GA06/19/2025$32,599
Carnegie Museums of PittsburghFinancial ProcessorPittsburgh, PA06/06/2025$46,311
Get It-FinanceFinancial Processor/Underwriter-Remote | WFHHanahan, SC05/26/2025$31,305

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