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The average salary for a Securities Clerk is approximately $34,048 per year or $16.37 per hour. This figure varies based on experience, location, and the specific industry. Entry-level clerks may start at lower wages, while those with more experience or in high-paying states can command higher salaries.
As your experience grows, so does your earning potential. For instance, entry-level clerks might earn around $30,000, while those with several years in the field can earn upwards of $40,000 annually.
States such as New York, California, and Texas offer the highest salaries for Securities Clerks, reflecting the demand and cost of living in these areas.
With a variety of roles available, from administrative support to compliance, the job market for securities clerks remains strong. Companies are seeking qualified candidates who can ensure the integrity of financial transactions.
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| Experience level | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level securities clerk | $22,100 | $10.64 |
| Mid-level securities clerk | $28,900 | $13.87 |
| Senior-level securities clerk | $40,700 | $19.57 |
The average securities clerk salary in New Jersey, New York, and Illinois are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average securities clerk salary states are Missouri, Alaska, and Mississippi.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kansas | $36,595 | $17.59 |
| 2 | New York | $38,754 | $18.63 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $36,252 | $17.43 |
| 4 | Illinois | $36,919 | $17.75 |
| 5 | Ohio | $34,150 | $16.42 |
| 6 | Vermont | $35,845 | $17.23 |
| 7 | Kentucky | $33,228 | $15.97 |
| 8 | Delaware | $35,181 | $16.91 |
| 9 | Iowa | $36,678 | $17.63 |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $36,327 | $17.46 |
| 11 | Rhode Island | $36,362 | $17.48 |
| 12 | New Jersey | $39,031 | $18.76 |
| 13 | Colorado | $34,136 | $16.41 |
| 14 | Nevada | $36,356 | $17.48 |
| 15 | South Dakota | $33,685 | $16.19 |
| 16 | Michigan | $31,404 | $15.10 |
| 17 | New Hampshire | $36,205 | $17.41 |
| 18 | West Virginia | $33,921 | $16.31 |
| 19 | Hawaii | $36,606 | $17.60 |
| 20 | Louisiana | $32,843 | $15.79 |
| 21 | Maryland | $34,665 | $16.67 |
| 22 | California | $31,127 | $14.96 |
| 23 | New Mexico | $31,641 | $15.21 |
| 24 | Montana | $33,635 | $16.17 |
| 25 | South Carolina | $31,809 | $15.29 |
| 26 | Texas | $30,691 | $14.76 |
| 27 | Tennessee | $29,687 | $14.27 |
| 28 | District of Columbia | $34,522 | $16.60 |
| 29 | Oregon | $29,318 | $14.10 |
| 30 | Indiana | $28,226 | $13.57 |
| 31 | Idaho | $28,641 | $13.77 |
| 32 | Oklahoma | $30,409 | $14.62 |
| 33 | Arkansas | $30,054 | $14.45 |
| 34 | Utah | $28,943 | $13.91 |
| 35 | Pennsylvania | $29,629 | $14.24 |
| 36 | Wisconsin | $28,676 | $13.79 |
| 37 | Alaska | $27,885 | $13.41 |
| 38 | Washington | $28,579 | $13.74 |
| 39 | Minnesota | $28,592 | $13.75 |
| 40 | Missouri | $28,002 | $13.46 |
| 41 | Maine | $30,027 | $14.44 |
| 42 | Wyoming | $28,366 | $13.64 |
| 43 | Nebraska | $28,128 | $13.52 |
| 44 | North Dakota | $28,536 | $13.72 |
| 45 | Georgia | $29,083 | $13.98 |
| 46 | Arizona | $30,082 | $14.46 |
| 47 | Florida | $26,852 | $12.91 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $27,308 | $13.13 |
| 49 | North Carolina | $27,129 | $13.04 |
| 50 | Virginia | $28,166 | $13.54 |
| 51 | Alabama | $27,018 | $12.99 |
The highest-paying cities for securities clerks are Albany, NY, Springfield, IL, and Las Vegas, NV.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albany, NY | $38,871 | $18.69 |
| 2 | Springfield, IL | $36,481 | $17.54 |
| 3 | Las Vegas, NV | $36,412 | $17.51 |
| 4 | Rockville, MD | $34,563 | $16.62 |
| 5 | New Orleans, LA | $32,746 | $15.74 |
| 6 | Bakersfield, CA | $31,285 | $15.04 |
| 7 | Big Spring, TX | $31,060 | $14.93 |
| 8 | Lawton, OK | $30,507 | $14.67 |
| 9 | Phoenix, AZ | $30,103 | $14.47 |
| 10 | Atlanta, GA | $29,143 | $14.01 |
| 11 | Fort Wayne, IN | $28,500 | $13.70 |
| 12 | Huntsville, AL | $27,101 | $13.03 |
| 13 | Lakeland, FL | $26,866 | $12.92 |
A securities clerk's salary ranges from $26,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $42,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $42,000 | $3,500 | $20 |
| 75th Percentile | $38,000 | $3,167 | $18 |
| Average | $34,048 | $2,837 | $16 |
| 25th Percentile | $30,000 | $2,500 | $14 |
| 10th Percentile | $26,000 | $2,167 | $13 |
The highest paying types of securities clerks are trade clerk, registered account administrator, and dividend clerk.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clerk | $31,163 | $2,597 | $14.98 | 80,311 |
| General Clerk | $33,254 | $2,771 | $15.99 | 141,570 |
Top companies hiring securities clerks now:
Securities clerk salaries at New York State Restaurant Association and Allied Universal are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average securities clerk salary at companies like Memorial Health and The GEO Group are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York State Restaurant Association | $40,396 | $19.42 |
| 2 | Allied Universal | $34,047 | $16.37 |
| 3 | Memorial Health | $33,873 | $16.29 |
| 4 | The GEO Group | $33,752 | $16.23 |
| 5 | Memorial Health Systems Corporation | $33,733 | $16.22 |
| 6 | Memorial Hospital | $33,550 | $16.13 |
| 7 | Ilitch Holdings | $30,322 | $14.58 |
| 8 | Ivy Tech Community College | $30,252 | $14.54 |
| 9 | Monarch Casino & Resort | $28,511 | $13.71 |
| 10 | MGM Resorts International | $26,418 | $12.70 |
The average securities clerk salary varies across industries:
| Rank | Industry | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Government | $40,556 | $19.50 |
| 2 | Finance | $34,602 | $16.64 |
| 3 | Utilities | $34,153 | $16.42 |
| 4 | Professional | $33,902 | $16.30 |
The average securities clerk salary has risen by $8,322 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average securities clerk earned $25,726 annually, but today, they earn $34,048 a year. That works out to a 12% change in pay for securities clerks over the last decade.
Compare securities clerk salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare securities clerk salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $34,000 | $16.37 | +4.6% |
| 2024 | $32,500 | $15.62 | +2.6% |
| 2023 | $31,700 | $15.22 | +3.1% |
| 2022 | $30,700 | $14.75 | +1.2% |
| 2021 | $30,300 | $14.57 | +2.1% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pico de Gallo | Security Clerk | Woodville, MS | 06/27/2025 | $31,305 |
| Genric | Security Checkpoint Clerk (Ctbloom) | Bloomington, MN | 06/24/2025 | $39,653 |
| State of New York | Senior Employment Security Clerk (Hourly)-Albany Cdtcc | Albany, NY | 06/07/2025 | $42,617 |
| Harford County, Md | Booth Security Clerk | Bel Air, MD | 05/28/2025 | $42,952 |
| State of New York | Senior Employment Security Clerk (Hourly)-Albany (UI Records) | Albany, NY | 05/20/2025 | $42,617 |
| City of Farmington | Court Security Clerk | Farmington, NM | 05/02/2025 | $35,917 |
| Hilton | Receiving/Security Clerk-Embassy Suites By Hilton Washington DC Convention Center | Washington, DC | 04/18/2025 | $52,175 |
| State of New York | Senior Employment Security Clerk (Hourly)-Albany Cdtcc | Albany, NY | 04/09/2025 | $41,385 |
| Butler Technical Group | Security Clerk | Orlando, FL | 03/29/2025 | $31,305 |
| State of New York | Senior Employment Security Clerk-Syracuse (NY Helps) | Syracuse, NY | 03/21/2025 | $41,399 |
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