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Notary public salary
Average notary public salary
$54,219
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Average notary public salary by state
Highest paying states for notary publics
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $83,667 | $40.22 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $65,365 | $31.43 |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $75,059 | $36.09 |
| 4 | New York | $71,361 | $34.31 |
| 5 | Michigan | $65,424 | $31.45 |
| 6 | Vermont | $62,148 | $29.88 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $65,518 | $31.50 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $64,530 | $31.02 |
| 9 | Virginia | $61,328 | $29.48 |
| 10 | Maine | $62,901 | $30.24 |
| 11 | Delaware | $62,783 | $30.18 |
| 12 | Nevada | $56,543 | $27.18 |
| 13 | New Hampshire | $63,665 | $30.61 |
| 14 | West Virginia | $61,446 | $29.54 |
| 15 | North Carolina | $54,921 | $26.40 |
| 16 | Maryland | $61,141 | $29.39 |
| 17 | Missouri | $57,891 | $27.83 |
| 18 | Wisconsin | $56,858 | $27.34 |
| 19 | Ohio | $55,997 | $26.92 |
| 20 | Oregon | $55,918 | $26.88 |
| 21 | Illinois | $55,198 | $26.54 |
| 22 | Utah | $52,890 | $25.43 |
| 23 | Kentucky | $55,612 | $26.74 |
| 24 | California | $54,224 | $26.07 |
| 25 | Florida | $52,411 | $25.20 |
| 26 | Indiana | $54,263 | $26.09 |
| 27 | New Mexico | $54,615 | $26.26 |
| 28 | New Jersey | $52,913 | $25.44 |
| 29 | Oklahoma | $50,268 | $24.17 |
| 30 | Georgia | $50,272 | $24.17 |
| 31 | Colorado | $52,014 | $25.01 |
| 32 | Nebraska | $51,990 | $25.00 |
| 33 | Pennsylvania | $50,579 | $24.32 |
| 34 | Arizona | $51,366 | $24.70 |
| 35 | Mississippi | $52,398 | $25.19 |
| 36 | Washington | $51,662 | $24.84 |
| 37 | Arkansas | $49,502 | $23.80 |
| 38 | Texas | $50,006 | $24.04 |
| 39 | Montana | $46,653 | $22.43 |
| 40 | Louisiana | $50,006 | $24.04 |
| 41 | Kansas | $50,203 | $24.14 |
| 42 | South Carolina | $49,194 | $23.65 |
| 43 | Hawaii | $48,609 | $23.37 |
| 44 | South Dakota | $48,194 | $23.17 |
| 45 | Idaho | $49,764 | $23.93 |
| 46 | Wyoming | $36,704 | $17.65 |
| 47 | North Dakota | $47,613 | $22.89 |
| 48 | Iowa | $47,829 | $22.99 |
| 49 | Minnesota | $41,874 | $20.13 |
| 50 | Alabama | $45,815 | $22.03 |
| 51 | Tennessee | $36,312 | $17.46 |
Notary public salary details
A notary public's salary ranges from $28,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $102,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a notary public's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $102,000 | $8,500 | $49 |
| 75th Percentile | $75,000 | $6,250 | $36 |
| Average | $54,219 | $4,518 | $26 |
| 25th Percentile | $38,000 | $3,167 | $18 |
| 10th Percentile | $28,000 | $2,333 | $13 |
Highest paying notary public jobs
The highest paying types of notary publics are stenographer, document reviewer, and compliance assistant.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Document Reviewer | $53,858 | $4,488 | $25.89 | 5,999 |
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Notary public salary trends
The average notary public salary has risen by $7,684 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average notary public earned $46,535 annually, but today, they earn $54,219 a year. That works out to a 5% change in pay for notary publics over the last decade.
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Average notary public salary over time
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Notary public salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $54,200 | $26.07 | +1.2% |
| 2024 | $53,600 | $25.76 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | $52,600 | $25.31 | -2.1% |
| 2022 | $53,800 | $25.85 | +4.4% |
| 2021 | $51,400 | $24.71 | +4.2% |
Recently added notary public salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First American Financial | Remote Online Notary PM | Santa Ana, CA | 03/30/2025 | $41,343 |
| Lenderlive Network | Notary | Madison Heights, MI | 02/18/2025 | $33,392 |
| Montana Land Title Association | Notary CE & Journals | Billings, MT | 02/17/2025 | $41,740 |
| Covius Services | Notary | Madison Heights, MI | 02/02/2025 | $33,392 |
| Lenderlive Network | Notary | Palm Harbor, FL | 11/25/2024 | $33,392 |
| Randstad Us | Notary | Fort Worth, TX | 10/03/2024 | $36,042 |
| Highway Inn | The UPS Store 7657 Waipahu, Hi-Notary Public | Waipahu, HI | 09/28/2024 | $45,914 |
| Certified Mobile Notary Service | Notary Public (Legal) | Colleyville, TX | 05/17/2024 | $15,653 |
| Autopay | E-Notary | Austin, TX | 01/22/2024 | $35,479 |
| Autopay | E-Notary | Austin, TX | 01/22/2024 | $35,479 |
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