Brokerage Clerk Salary
Brokerage Clerks earn a median $65,750 a year nationally. Office and Administrative Support Occupations
U.S. median
$65,750
$31.61 per hour
Range
$50,260 – $102,010
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
35,940
across the U.S.
Brokerage Clerk take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$55,010
per year · effective tax rate 16.3%
$4,584Monthly
$2,292Twice a month
$2,116Every 2 weeks
$26.45Hourly
- 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 | San Francisco, CA | $89,370 | $66,458 | $57,483 | 1,360 |
| 2 | New York, NY | $78,930 | $60,692 | $53,918 | 7,100 |
| 3 | Miami, FL | $73,080 | $60,242 | $52,772 | 470 |
| 4 | Los Angeles, CA | $77,710 | $59,484 | $52,378 | 1,730 |
| 5 | Dallas, TX | $62,450 | $52,359 | $50,789 | 590 |
| 6 | Providence, RI | $62,400 | $50,595 | $49,714 | 470 |
| 7 | Phoenix, AZ | $61,990 | $50,648 | $49,022 | 840 |
| 8 | Washington, DC | $66,860 | $52,967 | $48,645 | 550 |
| 9 | Chicago, IL | $63,390 | $50,121 | $48,382 | 1,790 |
| 10 | Philadelphia, PA | $61,010 | $49,329 | $48,100 | 2,000 |
| 11 | Minneapolis, MN | $62,110 | $49,385 | $47,113 | 930 |
| 12 | Boston, MA | $64,000 | $50,624 | $46,759 | 760 |
| 13 | Indianapolis, IN | $53,090 | $43,301 | $45,249 | 520 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- San Francisco, CA — $89,370
- New York, NY — $78,930
- Los Angeles, CA — $77,710
- Miami, FL — $73,080
- Washington, DC — $66,860
- Boston, MA — $64,000
- Chicago, IL — $63,390
- Dallas, TX — $62,450
- Providence, RI — $62,400
- Minneapolis, MN — $62,110
- Phoenix, AZ — $61,990
- Philadelphia, PA — $61,010
- Indianapolis, IN — $53,090
Brokerage Clerk salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $95,450 | $70,834 | $83,840 – $97,300 | — |
| New York | $78,930 | $60,692 | $56,820 – $125,680 | 5,950 |
| Vermont | $78,200 | $61,143 | $49,980 – $125,370 | 30 |
| California | $77,960 | $59,637 | $56,200 – $125,520 | 4,740 |
| Connecticut | $75,330 | $59,257 | $62,060 – $114,990 | 420 |
| New Jersey | $74,830 | $58,886 | $60,930 – $100,410 | 3,260 |
| Michigan | $73,350 | $57,565 | $57,080 – $92,160 | 430 |
| Washington | $73,120 | $60,270 | $52,870 – $97,380 | 140 |
| Maine | $72,840 | $56,338 | $54,980 – $101,760 | 80 |
| Oregon | $72,250 | $54,166 | $55,820 – $94,650 | 470 |
| New Hampshire | $68,140 | $56,766 | $57,930 – $102,870 | 200 |
| Utah | $67,410 | $54,185 | $51,890 – $93,540 | 320 |
| Tennessee | $64,610 | $54,094 | $49,700 – $86,460 | 370 |
| Ohio | $64,020 | $52,642 | $55,870 – $90,300 | 800 |
| Wisconsin | $63,870 | $51,470 | $52,880 – $75,300 | 460 |
| Massachusetts | $63,640 | $50,353 | $56,480 – $93,670 | 890 |
| Illinois | $63,350 | $50,091 | $44,980 – $95,030 | 2,060 |
| Florida | $63,130 | $52,905 | $52,030 – $95,000 | 1,830 |
| Texas | $63,060 | $52,849 | $47,470 – $80,820 | 1,300 |
| Virginia | $62,560 | $49,664 | $49,850 – $96,070 | 750 |
| Rhode Island | $62,400 | $50,595 | $51,780 – $63,830 | 450 |
| Minnesota | $62,110 | $49,385 | $50,560 – $79,360 | 960 |
| Maryland | $62,080 | $49,476 | $54,880 – $109,970 | 560 |
| Arizona | $61,900 | $50,578 | $53,210 – $78,250 | 940 |
| Georgia | $61,570 | $49,079 | $49,930 – $98,780 | 540 |
| Louisiana | $61,500 | $50,137 | $49,100 – $82,210 | — |
| Delaware | $61,390 | $48,777 | $51,980 – $96,190 | — |
| Colorado | $60,950 | $49,180 | $50,680 – $77,720 | 220 |
| North Carolina | $60,950 | $49,230 | $50,000 – $99,210 | 400 |
| Nebraska | $60,880 | $49,207 | $48,150 – $75,920 | 440 |
| Pennsylvania | $60,390 | $48,849 | $49,770 – $98,610 | 1,470 |
| South Carolina | $59,710 | $47,731 | $48,060 – $79,570 | 440 |
| Arkansas | $58,670 | $47,246 | $43,140 – $75,290 | 90 |
| Indiana | $58,290 | $47,326 | $39,850 – $74,260 | 1,260 |
| Mississippi | $58,200 | $47,348 | $47,310 – $109,630 | 40 |
| Kentucky | $57,690 | $46,632 | $51,060 – $93,380 | — |
| Iowa | $56,360 | $45,975 | $27,510 – $70,970 | 160 |
| South Dakota | $56,080 | $47,240 | $47,710 – $83,650 | 130 |
| Kansas | $49,990 | $40,357 | $46,580 – $66,700 | 310 |
| Montana | $48,360 | $39,521 | $39,080 – $66,700 | 110 |
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, San Francisco, CA 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.