Counter and Rental Clerk Salary in Phoenix, AZ
Counter and Rental Clerks in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area earn a median $44,760 a year — 8% more than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $37,234 take-home, or $3,103 a month.
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- Federal income tax$3,191
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,775
- Medicare (1.45%)$649
- Arizona income tax$910
- Take-home pay$37,234
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 2.50% state
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Counter and Rental Clerk pay by experience in Phoenix, AZ
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $36,790 | $17.69 | $31,030 | $2,586 |
| 25th percentile | $38,580 | $18.55 | $32,423 | $2,702 |
| Median (50th) | $44,760 | $21.52 | $37,234 | $3,103 |
| 75th percentile | $57,580 | $27.68 | $47,215 | $3,935 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $74,630 | $35.88 | $59,675 | $4,973 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, Arizona resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $44,760 buys in Phoenix, AZ
Prices in Phoenix, AZ are 3.3% higher than the U.S. average (housing costs are 1.21× the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median counter and rental clerk's $37,234 take-home pay has the buying power of $36,039 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Phoenix, AZ has 1.3× the national concentration of counter and rental clerk jobs — a strong local market for this occupation.
Best-paying cities for counter and rental clerks, adjusted for cost of living
Phoenix, AZ ranks #5 of 32 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richmond, VA | $46,520 | $37,698 | $38,523 |
| 2 | Seattle, WA | $49,350 | $41,833 | $37,642 |
| 3 | Denver, CO | $46,900 | $38,509 | $36,404 |
| 4 | Philadelphia, PA | $45,310 | $37,196 | $36,269 |
| 5 | Phoenix, AZ | $44,760 | $37,234 | $36,039 |
| 6 | San Jose, CA | $48,570 | $39,611 | $35,872 |
| 7 | Washington, DC | $48,010 | $39,041 | $35,856 |
| 8 | Nashville, TN | $39,890 | $34,232 | $35,533 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 32 metros →
About the job: counter and rental clerks
Receive orders, generally in person, for repairs, rentals, and services. May describe available options, compute cost, and accept payment.
- Typical education
- No formal educational credential
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +3.0% (about average)
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a counter and rental clerk make in Phoenix, AZ?
The median counter and rental clerk salary in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $44,760 a year, or about $21.52 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $38,580 and $57,580.
What is a counter and rental clerk’s take-home pay in Phoenix, AZ?
On the median $44,760 salary, a single filer living in Arizona takes home about $37,234 a year ($3,103 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $910 in Arizona taxes in 2026.
Is Phoenix, AZ a good place to work as a counter and rental clerk?
Pay here is 8% above the national median of $41,300. Local prices are 3.3% above the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $36,039 would in a typical U.S. city. Phoenix, AZ ranks #5 of 32 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a counter and rental clerk afford rent in Phoenix, AZ?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in Phoenix, AZ is $1,583 a month ($1,839 for two bedrooms) — 51% of a median counter and rental clerk’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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