New Accounts Clerk Salary
New Accounts Clerks earn a median $47,670 a year nationally. Office and Administrative Support Occupations
U.S. median
$47,670
$22.92 per hour
Range
$38,180 – $60,910
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
36,860
across the U.S.
New Accounts Clerk take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$40,483
per year · effective tax rate 15.1%
$3,374Monthly
$1,687Twice a month
$1,557Every 2 weeks
$19.46Hourly
- Federal income tax$3,540
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,956
- Medicare (1.45%)$691
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$40,483
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $38,180 | $18.36 | $32,858 |
| 25th percentile | $43,920 | $21.12 | $37,470 |
| Median (50th) | $47,670 | $22.92 | $40,483 |
| 75th percentile | $55,100 | $26.49 | $46,453 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $60,910 | $29.28 | $51,121 |
Best cities for new accounts clerks (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Omaha, NE | $48,150 | $39,557 | $43,039 | 530 |
| 2 | Minneapolis, MN | $55,980 | $44,877 | $42,812 | 480 |
| 3 | New York, NY | $58,980 | $46,983 | $41,739 | 2,940 |
| 4 | Raleigh, NC | $49,590 | $40,556 | $41,317 | 500 |
| 5 | Oklahoma City, OK | $45,550 | $37,275 | $41,230 | 730 |
| 6 | Dallas, TX | $49,850 | $42,234 | $40,969 | 550 |
| 7 | Las Vegas, NV | $47,460 | $40,314 | $40,228 | 590 |
| 8 | Tulsa, OK | $43,300 | $35,569 | $39,869 | 450 |
| 9 | Chicago, IL | $49,950 | $39,987 | $38,599 | 1,270 |
| 10 | Kansas City, MO | $42,350 | $35,155 | $37,988 | 450 |
| 11 | Detroit, MI | $46,780 | $38,030 | $37,917 | 720 |
| 12 | Portland, OR | $50,570 | $39,218 | $37,201 | 530 |
| 13 | Atlanta, GA | $45,620 | $37,091 | $37,069 | 850 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- New York, NY — $58,980
- Minneapolis, MN — $55,980
- Portland, OR — $50,570
- Chicago, IL — $49,950
- Dallas, TX — $49,850
- Raleigh, NC — $49,590
- Omaha, NE — $48,150
- Las Vegas, NV — $47,460
- Detroit, MI — $46,780
- Atlanta, GA — $45,620
- Oklahoma City, OK — $45,550
- Tulsa, OK — $43,300
- Kansas City, MO — $42,350
New Accounts Clerk salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $60,990 | $48,668 | $52,910 – $80,270 | — |
| North Dakota | $57,970 | $48,759 | $42,670 – $74,100 | 140 |
| New York | $57,950 | $46,211 | $46,470 – $68,550 | 4,800 |
| New Jersey | $57,240 | $46,558 | $44,730 – $81,030 | 230 |
| Connecticut | $57,080 | $46,400 | $47,460 – $62,840 | 420 |
| Washington | $52,830 | $44,629 | $46,300 – $63,290 | 310 |
| California | $52,100 | $42,190 | $45,680 – $72,690 | 950 |
| New Mexico | $51,380 | $42,215 | $35,080 – $57,920 | 150 |
| Missouri | $50,270 | $41,147 | $36,600 – $62,600 | 590 |
| Tennessee | $49,770 | $42,170 | $39,500 – $64,020 | 420 |
| North Carolina | $49,480 | $40,472 | $43,690 – $71,300 | 1,910 |
| Illinois | $49,040 | $39,301 | $39,090 – $60,470 | 2,020 |
| Minnesota | $48,920 | $39,684 | $39,870 – $61,860 | 1,160 |
| Colorado | $48,870 | $40,005 | $43,590 – $63,080 | 390 |
| Oregon | $48,330 | $37,614 | $45,440 – $58,400 | 1,410 |
| Ohio | $48,310 | $40,451 | $39,610 – $57,620 | — |
| New Hampshire | $48,170 | $40,885 | $39,160 – $58,390 | 410 |
| Wisconsin | $48,050 | $39,455 | $43,710 – $59,320 | 2,100 |
| Vermont | $47,910 | $39,505 | $45,950 – $61,860 | 190 |
| Nevada | $47,450 | $40,306 | $40,250 – $69,320 | 850 |
| Hawaii | $47,440 | $38,198 | $44,750 – $54,150 | 140 |
| Maine | $47,420 | $38,263 | $44,450 – $57,980 | 510 |
| Pennsylvania | $47,330 | $38,757 | $38,780 – $58,700 | 1,400 |
| Delaware | $47,150 | $38,125 | $37,360 – $56,810 | 140 |
| Nebraska | $47,140 | $38,792 | $38,060 – $65,400 | 1,150 |
| Michigan | $46,780 | $38,030 | $38,180 – $59,430 | 1,800 |
| Virginia | $46,350 | $37,571 | $38,100 – $58,410 | 640 |
| Florida | $45,930 | $39,085 | $40,070 – $61,120 | 910 |
| Georgia | $45,770 | $37,204 | $38,680 – $59,560 | 1,650 |
| Idaho | $45,760 | $37,631 | $37,270 – $55,180 | 350 |
| Wyoming | $45,760 | $38,948 | $37,440 – $49,730 | 180 |
| Iowa | $45,630 | $37,762 | $38,220 – $55,710 | 1,320 |
| South Carolina | $45,500 | $37,166 | $39,220 – $51,650 | 60 |
| Utah | $44,890 | $37,195 | $39,490 – $57,120 | 210 |
| Alabama | $44,780 | $36,187 | $34,030 – $48,820 | 140 |
| Texas | $44,040 | $37,566 | $35,910 – $54,920 | 2,360 |
| Kentucky | $43,990 | $36,104 | $36,900 – $50,700 | 240 |
| Montana | $43,610 | $35,928 | $38,310 – $49,170 | 470 |
| Oklahoma | $43,380 | $35,629 | $33,110 – $50,290 | 1,650 |
| Maryland | $43,200 | $35,203 | $34,620 – $59,240 | 80 |
| Indiana | $42,950 | $35,453 | $38,010 – $58,360 | 480 |
| Mississippi | $40,910 | $34,147 | $33,860 – $59,190 | 160 |
| Kansas | $40,170 | $33,015 | $34,080 – $54,640 | 1,100 |
| West Virginia | $38,520 | $32,081 | $30,140 – $45,480 | 150 |
| Arkansas | $35,680 | $29,670 | $30,850 – $57,500 | 730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a new accounts clerk make?
The national median salary for new accounts clerks is $47,670 a year ($22.92 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,180 and the top 10% earn over $60,910. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays new accounts clerks the most?
District of Columbia has the highest median pay at $60,990. After taxes and local prices, Omaha, NE offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many new accounts clerks are there in the U.S.?
About 36,860 people work as new accounts clerks nationwide.