How much does a Deli Counter Clerk make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Deli Counter Clerk in the United States is $16 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $14 and $18. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Deli Counter Clerk Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Deli Counter Clerk Salary $13 US February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Deli Counter Clerk Salary $14 US February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Deli Counter Clerk Salary $16 US February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Deli Counter Clerk Salary $18 US February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Deli Counter Clerk Salary $20 US February 26, 2024
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Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Customer Service: Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.

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product knowledge: Product knowledge is the ability to communicate information and answer questions about a product or service. It is considered an important knowledge area for any role that puts you in front of customers, investors or the media.

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Guest Service: Guest services is a division of the hospitality industry. The goal of guest services is to provide customers with an enjoyable experience, primarily in the hotel and spa industry, sports facilities, and event venues.

Customer Service 46.14%
product knowledge 2.65%
Guest Service 4.66%
Others 46.55%

Job Description for Deli Counter Clerk

Deli Counter Clerk responds and attends to customer requests in the deli department within a grocery store. Responsible for various duties including preparing deli food items, weighing and wrapping deli products, and placing food items in display cases. Being a Deli Counter Clerk has knowledge of proper food handling procedures and government regulations regarding food codes. May require a high school diploma or its equivalent. Additionally, Deli Counter Clerk typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Deli Counter Clerk may require 0-1 year of general work experience. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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For Deli Counter Clerk, the upper level is Retail Sales Staff and then progresses to Retail Third Keyholder.

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Deli Counter Clerk salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Deli Counter Clerk, the highest Deli Counter Clerk salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Deli Counter Clerk salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Deli Counter Clerk salary is in Miami, FL, where the Deli Counter Clerk salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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