Brokerage Clerk Salary
Brokerage Clerks earn a median $65,750 a year nationally. Office and Administrative Support Occupations
What brokerage clerks do
Perform duties related to the purchase, sale, or holding of securities. Duties include writing orders for stock purchases or sales, computing transfer taxes, verifying stock transactions, accepting and delivering securities, tracking stock price fluctuations, computing equity, distributing dividends, and keeping records of daily transactions and holdings.
- 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
- -7.6% (declining)
- Openings per year
- 3,400
- Self-employed
- 1%
Employment of brokerage clerks is projected to shrink 7.6% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 3,400 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.
Brokerage Clerk take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
- Federal income tax$5,710
- Social Security (6.2%)$4,077
- Medicare (1.45%)$953
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$55,010
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $50,260 | $24.16 | $42,564 |
| 25th percentile | $58,620 | $28.18 | $49,281 |
| Median (50th) | $65,750 | $31.61 | $55,010 |
| 75th percentile | $79,800 | $38.37 | $64,969 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $102,010 | $49.04 | $80,594 |
Best cities for brokerage clerks (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $78,930 | $60,692 | $53,918 | 7,100 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- New York, NY — $78,930
Brokerage Clerk salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $95,450 | +11.7% | $70,834 | $83,840 – $97,300 | — |
| New York | $78,930 | +3.9% | $60,692 | $56,820 – $125,680 | 5,950 |
| Vermont | $78,200 | — | $61,143 | $49,980 – $125,370 | 30 |
| California | $77,960 | +0.6% | $59,637 | $56,200 – $125,520 | 4,740 |
| Connecticut | $75,330 | +0.9% | $59,257 | $62,060 – $114,990 | 420 |
| New Jersey | $74,830 | +10.7% | $58,886 | $60,930 – $100,410 | 3,260 |
| Michigan | $73,350 | +16.6% | $57,565 | $57,080 – $92,160 | 430 |
| Washington | $73,120 | +13.3% | $60,270 | $52,870 – $97,380 | 140 |
| Maine | $72,840 | +9.5% | $56,338 | $54,980 – $101,760 | 80 |
| Oregon | $72,250 | +8.8% | $54,166 | $55,820 – $94,650 | 470 |
| New Hampshire | $68,140 | +39.0% | $56,766 | $57,930 – $102,870 | 200 |
| Utah | $67,410 | +14.0% | $54,185 | $51,890 – $93,540 | 320 |
| Tennessee | $64,610 | +5.4% | $54,094 | $49,700 – $86,460 | 370 |
| Ohio | $64,020 | +3.8% | $52,642 | $55,870 – $90,300 | 800 |
| Wisconsin | $63,870 | +5.1% | $51,470 | $52,880 – $75,300 | 460 |
| Massachusetts | $63,640 | +4.8% | $50,353 | $56,480 – $93,670 | 890 |
| Illinois | $63,350 | +6.3% | $50,091 | $44,980 – $95,030 | 2,060 |
| Florida | $63,130 | +4.3% | $52,905 | $52,030 – $95,000 | 1,830 |
| Texas | $63,060 | +8.5% | $52,849 | $47,470 – $80,820 | 1,300 |
| Virginia | $62,560 | +8.7% | $49,664 | $49,850 – $96,070 | 750 |
| Rhode Island | $62,400 | +3.0% | $50,595 | $51,780 – $63,830 | 450 |
| Minnesota | $62,110 | +2.9% | $49,385 | $50,560 – $79,360 | 960 |
| Maryland | $62,080 | −3.0% | $49,476 | $54,880 – $109,970 | 560 |
| Arizona | $61,900 | −2.5% | $50,578 | $53,210 – $78,250 | 940 |
| Georgia | $61,570 | −0.6% | $49,079 | $49,930 – $98,780 | 540 |
| Louisiana | $61,500 | +0.3% | $50,137 | $49,100 – $82,210 | — |
| Delaware | $61,390 | −7.5% | $48,777 | $51,980 – $96,190 | — |
| Colorado | $60,950 | −7.9% | $49,180 | $50,680 – $77,720 | 220 |
| North Carolina | $60,950 | −0.2% | $49,230 | $50,000 – $99,210 | 400 |
| Nebraska | $60,880 | +18.5% | $49,207 | $48,150 – $75,920 | 440 |
| Pennsylvania | $60,390 | −1.5% | $48,849 | $49,770 – $98,610 | 1,470 |
| South Carolina | $59,710 | +11.8% | $47,731 | $48,060 – $79,570 | 440 |
| Arkansas | $58,670 | — | $47,246 | $43,140 – $75,290 | 90 |
| Indiana | $58,290 | +4.0% | $47,326 | $39,850 – $74,260 | 1,260 |
| Mississippi | $58,200 | +12.1% | $47,348 | $47,310 – $109,630 | 40 |
| Kentucky | $57,690 | +12.8% | $46,632 | $51,060 – $93,380 | — |
| Iowa | $56,360 | +8.1% | $45,975 | $27,510 – $70,970 | 160 |
| South Dakota | $56,080 | −1.4% | $47,240 | $47,710 – $83,650 | 130 |
| Kansas | $49,990 | −22.5% | $40,357 | $46,580 – $66,700 | 310 |
| Montana | $48,360 | +1.4% | $39,521 | $39,080 – $66,700 | 110 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs | $54,210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.6% |
| Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping | $50,610 | Associate's degree | -6.2% |
| Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks | $50,080 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.4% |
| Loan Interviewer and Clerk | $50,020 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.4% |
| Information and Record Clerks, All Other | $49,500 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Court, Municipal, and License Clerks | $48,700 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| New Accounts Clerk | $47,670 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.5% |
| Correspondence Clerk | $46,800 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.6% |
| Order Clerk | $46,170 | Some college, no degree | -17.5% |
| Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan | $45,920 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a brokerage clerk make?
The national median salary for brokerage clerks is $65,750 a year ($31.61 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,260 and the top 10% earn over $102,010. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays brokerage clerks the most?
District of Columbia has the highest median pay at $95,450. After taxes and local prices, New York, NY offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many brokerage clerks are there in the U.S.?
About 35,940 people work as brokerage clerks nationwide.