The salary statistics and trend of financial clerks in the industry of accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare financial clerk salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $24,110 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $30,290 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $38,040 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $48,560 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $60,170 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for financial clerks in the industry of accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) financial clerks is $60,170. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $38,040. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent financial clerks is $24,110.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of financial clerks in the industry of Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $38,040 | 2.16% | 10.73% |
| 2016 | $37,220 | 3.28% | - |
| 2015 | $36,000 | 2.89% | - |
| 2014 | $34,960 | 1.57% | - |
| 2013 | $34,410 | 1.31% | - |
| 2012 | $33,960 | - | - |
The average salaries of financial clerks in 16 industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of financial clerks in a specific industry, use the links in the table.