Billing and Posting Clerk Salary
Billing and Posting Clerks earn a median $48,500 a year nationally. Office and Administrative Support Occupations
U.S. median
$48,500
$23.32 per hour
Range
$37,290 – $67,710
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
404,060
across the U.S.
▲2.8%
Pay trend: The median for billing and posting clerks in the U.S. rose from $47,170 (May 2024) to $48,500 (May 2025). That roughly kept pace with inflation (2.4%).
What billing and posting clerks do
Compile, compute, and record billing, accounting, statistical, and other numerical data for billing purposes. Prepare billing invoices for services rendered or for delivery or shipment of goods.
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- -0.1% (slower than average)
- Openings per year
- 37,000
- Self-employed
- 2%
Employment of billing and posting clerks is projected to shrink 0.1% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 37,000 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Billing and Posting Clerk take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$41,150
per year · effective tax rate 15.2%
$3,429Monthly
$1,715Twice a month
$1,583Every 2 weeks
$19.78Hourly
- Federal income tax$3,640
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,007
- Medicare (1.45%)$703
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$41,150
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $37,290 | $17.93 | $32,143 |
| 25th percentile | $42,840 | $20.60 | $36,602 |
| Median (50th) | $48,500 | $23.32 | $41,150 |
| 75th percentile | $58,290 | $28.02 | $49,016 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $67,710 | $32.55 | $56,464 |
Best cities for billing and posting clerks (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose, CA | $70,280 | $54,948 | $49,761 | 2,350 |
| 2 | San Francisco, CA | $66,390 | $52,562 | $45,464 | 4,690 |
| 3 | Seattle, WA | $58,920 | $49,522 | $44,561 | 6,410 |
| 4 | Denver, CO | $58,240 | $47,122 | $44,546 | 4,950 |
| 5 | Kansas City, MO | $49,980 | $40,927 | $44,225 | 3,080 |
| 6 | Minneapolis, MN | $57,330 | $45,870 | $43,760 | 4,080 |
| 7 | Sacramento, CA | $58,190 | $46,638 | $43,722 | 2,550 |
| 8 | Nashville, TN | $48,640 | $41,262 | $42,831 | 2,720 |
| 9 | Boston, MA | $58,100 | $46,178 | $42,653 | 5,710 |
| 10 | Austin, TX | $49,070 | $41,608 | $42,428 | 3,010 |
| 11 | Cincinnati, OH | $47,630 | $39,923 | $41,861 | 3,550 |
| 12 | Columbus, OH | $47,320 | $39,683 | $41,566 | 3,750 |
| 13 | Cleveland, OH | $46,160 | $38,783 | $41,292 | 4,790 |
| 14 | Washington, DC | $55,920 | $44,923 | $41,257 | 4,450 |
| 15 | St. Louis, MO | $47,490 | $39,044 | $41,060 | 4,030 |
| 16 | Charlotte, NC | $48,780 | $39,937 | $41,025 | 2,520 |
| 17 | Houston, TX | $47,360 | $40,234 | $40,793 | 6,820 |
| 18 | Baltimore, MD | $52,940 | $42,566 | $40,738 | 3,290 |
| 19 | Indianapolis, IN | $47,300 | $38,820 | $40,566 | 2,820 |
| 20 | Las Vegas, NV | $47,430 | $40,290 | $40,204 | 2,890 |
| 21 | Philadelphia, PA | $50,190 | $40,967 | $39,947 | 7,650 |
| 22 | New York, NY | $56,160 | $44,869 | $39,861 | 32,930 |
| 23 | Atlanta, GA | $49,320 | $39,872 | $39,849 | 6,500 |
| 24 | San Diego, CA | $55,260 | $44,498 | $39,770 | 3,610 |
| 25 | Dallas, TX | $48,290 | $40,981 | $39,753 | 7,960 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- San Jose, CA — $70,280
- San Francisco, CA — $66,390
- Seattle, WA — $58,920
- Denver, CO — $58,240
- Sacramento, CA — $58,190
- Boston, MA — $58,100
- Minneapolis, MN — $57,330
- New York, NY — $56,160
- Washington, DC — $55,920
- San Diego, CA — $55,260
- Los Angeles, CA — $53,070
- Baltimore, MD — $52,940
- Portland, OR — $52,820
- Riverside, CA — $51,910
- Philadelphia, PA — $50,190
Billing and Posting Clerk salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $64,330 | −13.7% | $51,134 | $50,410 – $99,190 | 530 |
| California | $56,260 | +3.7% | $45,228 | $42,840 – $77,260 | 41,290 |
| Massachusetts | $56,110 | +6.1% | $44,679 | $46,540 – $71,800 | 7,430 |
| Washington | $56,090 | −0.2% | $47,248 | $40,720 – $72,840 | 11,960 |
| Minnesota | $55,810 | +5.9% | $44,752 | $45,140 – $72,470 | 6,300 |
| New York | $53,320 | +3.3% | $42,740 | $40,570 – $76,210 | 32,770 |
| Rhode Island | $52,910 | +1.1% | $43,326 | $40,440 – $70,740 | 980 |
| Colorado | $52,670 | +7.1% | $42,891 | $41,360 – $65,130 | 8,170 |
| Maryland | $52,210 | +5.2% | $42,014 | $40,300 – $72,850 | 5,960 |
| Alaska | $52,170 | +0.9% | $44,099 | $34,610 – $66,380 | 370 |
| Delaware | $52,110 | +2.3% | $41,835 | $38,780 – $76,360 | 1,270 |
| Connecticut | $52,000 | +2.1% | $42,547 | $40,950 – $77,940 | 4,170 |
| Oregon | $51,860 | +1.6% | $40,141 | $41,410 – $65,070 | 5,030 |
| New Jersey | $51,750 | +2.3% | $42,450 | $39,530 – $68,990 | 14,910 |
| Hawaii | $51,240 | +0.7% | $40,978 | $39,320 – $70,370 | 1,340 |
| Vermont | $50,730 | +1.8% | $41,676 | $42,230 – $62,360 | 890 |
| New Hampshire | $50,710 | +2.2% | $42,925 | $44,080 – $63,530 | 1,480 |
| Illinois | $49,730 | +3.5% | $39,821 | $38,560 – $76,860 | 21,010 |
| North Dakota | $48,550 | −1.1% | $41,190 | $35,550 – $69,280 | 660 |
| Wisconsin | $48,230 | +2.2% | $39,592 | $38,000 – $61,240 | 7,790 |
| Maine | $47,840 | +1.9% | $38,572 | $39,530 – $61,780 | 1,850 |
| Arizona | $47,730 | +1.1% | $39,547 | $37,630 – $62,100 | 8,490 |
| Virginia | $47,580 | +0.4% | $38,489 | $37,830 – $64,740 | 7,500 |
| Nevada | $47,430 | +2.6% | $40,290 | $38,960 – $61,980 | 3,720 |
| Nebraska | $47,410 | +5.4% | $38,996 | $36,810 – $60,990 | 3,310 |
| Georgia | $47,390 | +0.5% | $38,421 | $35,480 – $65,600 | 11,450 |
| North Carolina | $47,160 | +4.5% | $38,700 | $36,130 – $62,980 | 7,000 |
| Iowa | $47,110 | +3.7% | $38,895 | $38,670 – $60,960 | 3,660 |
| Michigan | $46,890 | +1.8% | $38,114 | $37,400 – $60,870 | 12,550 |
| Pennsylvania | $46,890 | +2.2% | $38,417 | $36,750 – $63,400 | 15,800 |
| Missouri | $46,760 | +6.6% | $38,491 | $36,160 – $61,320 | 8,550 |
| Montana | $46,730 | +3.0% | $38,288 | $38,650 – $59,270 | 1,890 |
| Florida | $46,540 | +2.1% | $39,575 | $37,340 – $61,780 | 28,560 |
| Utah | $46,470 | +3.8% | $38,393 | $36,500 – $61,400 | 4,000 |
| Idaho | $46,440 | +4.2% | $38,142 | $34,940 – $60,330 | 2,850 |
| Kansas | $46,420 | +2.8% | $37,688 | $36,410 – $62,530 | 3,890 |
| Indiana | $46,400 | +3.8% | $38,123 | $36,970 – $61,430 | 8,060 |
| Ohio | $46,390 | +2.5% | $38,961 | $37,300 – $60,110 | 19,480 |
| Tennessee | $46,330 | +6.3% | $39,406 | $36,410 – $61,650 | 7,990 |
| South Dakota | $46,180 | +5.9% | $39,286 | $31,300 – $54,970 | 770 |
| New Mexico | $46,120 | +6.9% | $38,222 | $35,190 – $59,200 | 2,050 |
| Texas | $45,910 | +6.1% | $39,069 | $33,360 – $61,990 | 31,150 |
| Kentucky | $45,590 | +12.8% | $37,334 | $35,010 – $57,390 | 5,200 |
| South Carolina | $45,250 | +5.9% | $36,980 | $33,890 – $58,860 | 5,550 |
| Oklahoma | $45,120 | +6.2% | $36,949 | $33,630 – $59,640 | 4,460 |
| Wyoming | $44,880 | +2.0% | $38,241 | $33,750 – $59,300 | 580 |
| Louisiana | $43,170 | +10.4% | $35,958 | $30,950 – $59,970 | 5,970 |
| Mississippi | $41,190 | −0.6% | $34,361 | $31,050 – $58,240 | 3,040 |
| Alabama | $39,520 | +3.6% | $32,223 | $31,730 – $56,060 | 3,780 |
| West Virginia | $39,300 | −1.1% | $32,682 | $31,110 – $55,910 | 2,180 |
| Arkansas | $38,780 | +2.4% | $32,040 | $32,460 – $55,180 | 4,390 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Bill and Account Collector | $47,030 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
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| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $50,670 | Some college, no degree | -5.6% |
| Financial Clerks, All Other | $53,830 | High school diploma or equivalent | 0.0% |
| Teller | $43,030 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.2% |
| Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk | $58,260 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.9% |
| Gambling Cage Worker | $37,580 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.1% |
| Court, Municipal, and License Clerks | $48,700 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Meter Readers, Utilities | $48,150 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.5% |
| Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk | $49,230 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a billing and posting clerk make?
The national median salary for billing and posting clerks is $48,500 a year ($23.32 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,290 and the top 10% earn over $67,710. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays billing and posting clerks the most?
District of Columbia has the highest median pay at $64,330. After taxes and local prices, San Jose, CA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many billing and posting clerks are there in the U.S.?
About 404,060 people work as billing and posting clerks nationwide.
All 36 cities
- Atlanta, GA
- Austin, TX
- Baltimore, MD
- Boston, MA
- Charlotte, NC
- Chicago, IL
- Cincinnati, OH
- Cleveland, OH
- Columbus, OH
- Dallas, TX
- Denver, CO
- Detroit, MI
- Houston, TX
- Indianapolis, IN
- Kansas City, MO
- Las Vegas, NV
- Los Angeles, CA
- Miami, FL
- Minneapolis, MN
- Nashville, TN
- New York, NY
- Orlando, FL
- Philadelphia, PA
- Phoenix, AZ
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Portland, OR
- Riverside, CA
- Sacramento, CA
- San Antonio, TX
- San Diego, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- San Jose, CA
- Seattle, WA
- St. Louis, MO
- Tampa, FL
- Washington, DC