What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Entry Level File Clerk?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Entry Level File Clerk jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Dublin, CA (26.8% above average), followed by Nome, AK and Berkeley, CA. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Dublin, CA $46,782 $3,898 $899 $22.49 Nome, AK $45,764 $3,813 $880 $22.00 Berkeley, CA $45,172 $3,764 $868 $21.72 Sitka, AK $44,443 $3,703 $854 $21.37 South San Francisco, CA $44,294 $3,691 $851 $21.30 Ephrata, WA $44,177 $3,681 $849 $21.24 San Francisco, CA $43,465 $3,622 $835 $20.90 Santa Clara, CA $43,327 $3,610 $833 $20.83 Sunnyvale, CA $43,298 $3,608 $832 $20.82 Livermore, CA $43,274 $3,606 $832 $20.80

Entry Level File Clerk

Entry Level File Clerk Salary

Q: How much does an Entry Level File Clerk make?

The average annual pay for an entry level file clerk in the United States is $36,892 a year — that works out to approximately $17.74 an hour. The middle 80% of Entry Level File Clerks earn between $30,000 (10th percentile) and $44,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Entry Level File Clerk Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Entry Level File Clerk in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Returns Clerk at $3,612 (9.8%) above Entry Level File Clerk. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Returns Clerk $40,504 $3,375 $778 $19.47 Scheduling Clerk $38,808 $3,234 $746 $18.66 Facilities Clerk $38,488 $3,207 $740 $18.50 Stockroom Clerk $36,471 $3,039 $701 $17.53 Business Office Clerk $35,989 $2,999 $692 $17.30

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Entry Level File Clerk Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$36,892

Columbus

Ohio

$35,634

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How much does an Entry Level File Clerk make?

As of Aug 2, 2026, the average annual pay for an Entry Level File Clerk in the United States is $36,892 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $17.74 an hour. This is the equivalent of $709/week or $3,074/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $48,000 and as low as $24,500, the majority of Entry Level File Clerk salaries currently range between $33,000 (25th percentile) to $39,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $44,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for an Entry Level File Clerk varies greatly (by as much as 6500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

An Entry Level File Clerk in your area makes on average $35,634 per year, or $1,258 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $36,892. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Entry Level File Clerk salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Entry Level File Clerk jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Entry Level File Clerk Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Entry Level File Clerk job is above the national average. Topping the list is Dublin, CA, , with Nome, AK, and Berkeley, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Berkeley, CA, beats the national average by $8,280 (22.4%), and Dublin, CA, furthers that trend with another $9,890 (26.8%) above the $36,892 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as an Entry Level File Clerk appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 7% between Dublin, CA, and Livermore, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for an Entry Level File Clerk role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Dublin, CA	$46,782	$3,898	$899	$22.49
Nome, AK	$45,764	$3,813	$880	$22.00
Berkeley, CA	$45,172	$3,764	$868	$21.72
Sitka, AK	$44,443	$3,703	$854	$21.37
South San Francisco, CA	$44,294	$3,691	$851	$21.30
Ephrata, WA	$44,177	$3,681	$849	$21.24
San Francisco, CA	$43,465	$3,622	$835	$20.90
Santa Clara, CA	$43,327	$3,610	$833	$20.83
Sunnyvale, CA	$43,298	$3,608	$832	$20.82
Livermore, CA	$43,274	$3,606	$832	$20.80

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Entry Level File Clerk Jobs in the U.S.

We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Entry Level File Clerk category.

For example Returns Clerk jobs pay as much as $3,612 (9.8%) more than the average Entry Level File Clerk salary of $36,892. If you're qualified, finding work as an Returns Clerk may help you make more money than that of the average Entry Level File Clerk position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Returns Clerk	$40,504	$3,375	$778	$19.47
Scheduling Clerk	$38,808	$3,234	$746	$18.66
Facilities Clerk	$38,488	$3,207	$740	$18.50
Stockroom Clerk	$36,471	$3,039	$701	$17.53
Business Office Clerk	$35,989	$2,999	$692	$17.30

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