Correspondence Clerk Salary
Correspondence Clerks earn a median $46,800 a year nationally. Office and Administrative Support Occupations
U.S. median
$46,800
$22.50 per hour
Range
$33,300 – $64,510
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
4,290
across the U.S.
Correspondence Clerk take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$39,784
per year · effective tax rate 15.0%
$3,315Monthly
$1,658Twice a month
$1,530Every 2 weeks
$19.13Hourly
- Federal income tax$3,436
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,902
- Medicare (1.45%)$679
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$39,784
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $33,300 | $16.01 | $28,937 |
| 25th percentile | $38,610 | $18.56 | $33,203 |
| Median (50th) | $46,800 | $22.50 | $39,784 |
| 75th percentile | $56,090 | $26.97 | $47,248 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $64,510 | $31.01 | $54,014 |
Correspondence Clerk salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $61,310 | $49,609 | $42,840 – $64,510 | 70 |
| Oregon | $61,160 | $46,800 | $49,660 – $75,490 | 110 |
| California | $53,640 | $43,315 | $37,130 – $81,070 | 240 |
| Idaho | $51,010 | $41,571 | $46,380 – $55,490 | 40 |
| Nebraska | $49,800 | $40,808 | $39,270 – $49,800 | 60 |
| New Hampshire | $49,730 | $42,138 | $34,380 – $60,070 | 120 |
| Indiana | $49,710 | $40,685 | $32,130 – $58,740 | 70 |
| Ohio | $49,700 | $41,530 | $35,650 – $58,020 | 40 |
| New York | $49,360 | $39,772 | $37,840 – $66,800 | 540 |
| Maine | $49,180 | $39,558 | $40,260 – $57,840 | 40 |
| Texas | $48,860 | $41,439 | $36,850 – $66,620 | 830 |
| New Jersey | $48,510 | $40,025 | $32,220 – $63,470 | 40 |
| Virginia | $48,310 | $39,033 | $30,640 – $48,310 | — |
| Nevada | $47,820 | $40,603 | $40,650 – $61,030 | 130 |
| Utah | $47,450 | $39,137 | $37,460 – $51,490 | 140 |
| Wisconsin | $47,400 | $38,961 | $29,780 – $67,130 | — |
| Illinois | $46,280 | $37,220 | $39,090 – $71,840 | 50 |
| Colorado | $45,510 | $37,453 | $32,560 – $66,150 | 50 |
| Missouri | $43,400 | $35,949 | $34,260 – $46,240 | 70 |
| Tennessee | $42,390 | $36,240 | $35,100 – $50,280 | 100 |
| North Carolina | $42,340 | $35,020 | $40,400 – $62,640 | 50 |
| South Carolina | $41,710 | $34,348 | $37,310 – $52,480 | 130 |
| Michigan | $40,780 | $33,464 | $33,850 – $56,600 | 40 |
| Pennsylvania | $40,270 | $33,301 | $35,630 – $58,610 | 140 |
| Arizona | $39,900 | $33,451 | $31,400 – $59,680 | 110 |
| Louisiana | $36,790 | $31,023 | $31,930 – $51,210 | 60 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a correspondence clerk make?
The national median salary for correspondence clerks is $46,800 a year ($22.50 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,300 and the top 10% earn over $64,510. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays correspondence clerks the most?
Connecticut has the highest median pay at $61,310.
How many correspondence clerks are there in the U.S.?
About 4,290 people work as correspondence clerks nationwide.