What are the main factors that influence an Accounting File Clerk's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Accounting File Clerk?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Accounting File Clerk roles, with salaries approximately 15% above the market median.

How does experience change An Accounting File Clerk's salary?

An Accounting File Clerk's salary grows with experience: starting around $39,486 for beginners, reaching about $50,411 at mid-level, and approach $82,463 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Accounting File Clerk?

Accounting File Clerk salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Accounting File Clerk roles are District of Columbia $48,783, California $48,598, Massachusetts $47,950. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Accounting File Clerk roles make?

Salaries for Accounting File Clerk level roles vary by specialization: Hr File Clerk: $52,186; File Clerk, Sr.: $47,662; File Maintenance Clerk: $46,583; Legal File Clerk: $43,745; File Room Clerk: $43,184.

Accounting File Clerk Salary in South Dakota

How much does an Accounting File Clerk make in South Dakota? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Accounting File Clerk in South Dakota is $40,041 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

However, an Accounting File Clerk's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $45,130
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $36,467 to $42,705
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $33,213

10% $33,213

50% (Median) $40,041

90% $45,130

Accounting File Clerk Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$42,705	$3,559	$821	$21
Average	$40,041	$3,337	$770	$19
25th Percentile	$36,467	$3,039	$701	$18

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Key Factors That Influence Accounting File Clerk Salaries

An Accounting File Clerk's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Accounting File Clerk Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Accounting File Clerk's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $39,486
Early Career (1-2 years): $44,806
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $50,411
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $56,317
Expert (over 8 years): $82,463

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Accounting File Clerk	less than 1 year	$39,486
Accounting Clerk II	1-2 years	$44,806
Accounting Clerk III	2-4 years	$50,411
Accounting Clerk IV	5-8 years	$56,317
Accounting Supervisor	over 8 years	$82,463

How Do Accounting File Clerk Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Accounting File Clerks. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $48,783.
California: $48,598.
Massachusetts: $47,950.

District of Columbia $48,783 California $48,598 Massachusetts $47,950 Washington $47,774 New Jersey $47,756 Alaska $47,694 Connecticut $47,086 New York $46,840

Hawaii $46,051 Rhode Island $45,681 Maryland $45,430 Minnesota $45,086 Colorado $44,954 Illinois $44,910 Oregon $44,742 Delaware $44,619

New Hampshire $44,541 Virginia $44,368 Pennsylvania $43,861 Nevada $43,606 North Dakota $43,522 Michigan $43,390 Wisconsin $43,341 Vermont $43,244

Texas $42,976 Maine $42,958 Arizona $42,931 Ohio $42,901 Georgia $42,495 Indiana $42,293 Wyoming $42,253 Utah $42,191

Iowa $42,165 Kansas $41,953 Louisiana $41,892 North Carolina $41,870 Missouri $41,861 Florida $41,689 Montana $41,596 Nebraska $41,508

Kentucky $41,460 South Carolina $41,284 Tennessee $41,174 Idaho $41,129 New Mexico $40,808 Oklahoma $40,737 Alabama $40,477 South Dakota $40,041

Arkansas $39,803 West Virginia $39,675 Mississippi $39,292

Top Paying Cities for Accounting File Clerk

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Alcester: $40,458
Aurora: $40,673
Baltic: $40,236

Alcester, SD $40,458

Aurora, SD $40,673

Baltic, SD $40,236

Beresford, SD $40,355

Brandon, SD $40,154

Brookings, SD $40,748

Burbank, SD $40,314

Canistota, SD $40,374

Canton, SD $40,260

Centerville, SD $40,358

Chancellor, SD $40,255

Chester, SD $40,354

Colman, SD $40,486

Colton, SD $40,318

Crooks, SD $40,214

Davis, SD $40,308

Dell Rapids, SD $40,310

Egan, SD $40,418

Elk Point, SD $40,187

Elkton, SD $40,699

Fairview, SD $40,319

Flandreau, SD $40,549

Freeman, SD $40,505

Garretson, SD $40,243

Gayville, SD $40,573

Harrisburg, SD $40,179

Hartford, SD $40,241

Hudson, SD $40,351

Humboldt, SD $40,298

Hurley, SD $40,359

Irene, SD $40,472

Jefferson, SD $40,037

Lennox, SD $40,255

Lesterville, SD $40,543

Lyons, SD $40,251

Madison, SD $40,566

Marion, SD $40,386

Menno, SD $40,522

Mission Hill, SD $40,552

Monroe, SD $40,343

Belle Fourche, SD $40,499

Black Hawk, SD $39,260

Box Elder, SD $39,310

Buffalo, SD $40,425

Buffalo Gap, SD $40,107

Camp Crook, SD $40,464

Caputa, SD $39,500

Custer, SD $40,021

Deadwood, SD $39,774

Edgemont, SD $40,405

Enning, SD $40,089

Fairburn, SD $39,651

Fort Meade, SD $39,647

Hermosa, SD $39,492

Hill City, SD $39,760

Hot Springs, SD $40,374

Howes, SD $40,178

Interior, SD $40,243

Keystone, SD $39,453

Kyle, SD $40,328

Lead, SD $40,139

Ludlow, SD $40,584

Manderson, SD $40,394

Mud Butte, SD $40,203

Nemo, SD $39,509

Newell, SD $40,281

New Underwood, SD $39,502

Nisland, SD $40,370

Oelrichs, SD $40,291

Oglala, SD $40,361

Oral, SD $40,254

Owanka, SD $39,696

Piedmont, SD $39,289

Pine Ridge, SD $40,436

Porcupine, SD $40,314

Pringle, SD $40,145

Quinn, SD $40,184

Redig, SD $40,137

Saint Onge, SD $40,251

Scenic, SD $39,965

Smithwick, SD $40,304

Spearfish, SD $40,432

Sturgis, SD $39,521

Union Center, SD $40,116

Vale, SD $39,990

Wall, SD $40,126

Wasta, SD $39,923

White Owl, SD $40,197

Whitewood, SD $40,081

Wounded Knee, SD $40,396

Leola, SD $40,635

Long Lake, SD $40,697

Mansfield, SD $40,611

Mellette, SD $40,649

Northville, SD $40,606

Onaka, SD $40,448

Orient, SD $40,509

Pierpont, SD $40,647

Redfield, SD $40,712

Rockham, SD $40,557

Roscoe, SD $40,485

Selby, SD $40,415

Seneca, SD $40,422

Stratford, SD $40,651

Tolstoy, SD $40,425

Tulare, SD $40,656

Turton, SD $40,658

Warner, SD $40,699

Westport, SD $40,643

Pierre, SD $37,120

Agar, SD $38,086

Belvidere, SD $40,183

Blunt, SD $37,120

Burke, SD $40,498

Colome, SD $40,449

Dallas, SD $40,436

Draper, SD $39,188

Fort Pierre, SD $37,229

Gregory, SD $40,480

Hamill, SD $40,379

Harrold, SD $37,337

Hayes, SD $39,770

Herrick, SD $40,475

Holabird, SD $38,179

Ideal, SD $40,369

Kadoka, SD $40,230

Kennebec, SD $39,779

Long Valley, SD $40,228

Lower Brule, SD $39,727

Martin, SD $40,325

Midland, SD $40,098

Milesville, SD $40,124

Mission, SD $40,411

Murdo, SD $39,850

Norris, SD $40,291

Okaton, SD $40,189

Okreek, SD $40,388

Onida, SD $37,484

Parmelee, SD $40,363

Philip, SD $40,182

Presho, SD $39,482

Reliance, SD $40,402

Rosebud, SD $40,455

Saint Charles, SD $40,519

Saint Francis, SD $40,378

Tuthill, SD $40,276

Vivian, SD $39,310

Wanblee, SD $40,303

White River, SD $40,285

Winner, SD $40,411

Witten, SD $40,339

Wood, SD $40,280

Mobridge, SD $40,424

Bison, SD $40,323

Bullhead, SD $40,632

Cherry Creek, SD $40,218

Dupree, SD $40,227

Eagle Butte, SD $40,269

Faith, SD $40,215

Glencross, SD $40,249

Glenham, SD $40,438

Herreid, SD $40,593

Isabel, SD $40,241

Keldron, SD $40,436

Lantry, SD $40,288

Lemmon, SD $40,587

Little Eagle, SD $40,625

Lodgepole, SD $40,477

Mc Intosh, SD $40,496

Mc Laughlin, SD $40,461

Meadow, SD $40,230

Morristown, SD $40,538

Mound City, SD $40,520

Pollock, SD $40,673

Prairie City, SD $40,375

Ralph, SD $40,507

Reva, SD $40,377

Ridgeview, SD $40,289

Timber Lake, SD $40,309

Trail City, SD $40,296

Wakpala, SD $40,462

Walker, SD $40,526

Watauga, SD $40,434

Whitehorse, SD $40,332

Rapid City, SD $39,253

Ellsworth Afb, SD $39,253

Allen, SD $40,324

Batesland, SD $40,341

Montrose, SD $40,375

North Sioux City, SD $39,974

Nunda, SD $40,546

Oldham, SD $40,636

Olivet, SD $40,540

Parker, SD $40,321

Ramona, SD $40,564

Renner, SD $40,189

Rowena, SD $40,161

Rutland, SD $40,510

Salem, SD $40,513

Scotland, SD $40,604

Sinai, SD $40,764

Springfield, SD $40,652

Tabor, SD $40,625

Tea, SD $40,211

Trent, SD $40,364

Tyndall, SD $40,614

Utica, SD $40,543

Valley Springs, SD $40,186

Vermillion, SD $40,553

Viborg, SD $40,462

Volga, SD $40,669

Volin, SD $40,506

Wakonda, SD $40,465

Wentworth, SD $40,496

Winfred, SD $40,516

Worthing, SD $40,249

Yankton, SD $40,708

Sioux Falls, SD $40,151

Vienna, SD $40,742

Wallace, SD $40,717

Waubay, SD $40,699

Webster, SD $40,708

White, SD $40,771

Willow Lake, SD $40,788

Wilmot, SD $40,738

Mitchell, SD $40,745

Alexandria, SD $40,595

Alpena, SD $40,664

Armour, SD $40,580

Artesian, SD $40,658

Avon, SD $40,591

Bonesteel, SD $40,512

Bridgewater, SD $40,486

Canova, SD $40,541

Carpenter, SD $40,758

Carthage, SD $40,667

Cavour, SD $40,721

Chamberlain, SD $40,537

Corsica, SD $40,588

Dante, SD $40,567

Delmont, SD $40,569

Dimock, SD $40,614

Emery, SD $40,553

Ethan, SD $40,636

Fairfax, SD $40,519

Fedora, SD $40,622

Fort Thompson, SD $40,061

Fulton, SD $40,628

Gann Valley, SD $40,453

Geddes, SD $40,529

Harrison, SD $40,559

Highmore, SD $39,779

Stephan, SD $39,955

Hitchcock, SD $40,688

Howard, SD $40,643

Huron, SD $40,827

Iroquois, SD $40,730

Kaylor, SD $40,658

Kimball, SD $40,535

Lake Andes, SD $40,594

Lane, SD $40,749

Letcher, SD $40,639

Marty, SD $40,724

Miller, SD $40,573

Mount Vernon, SD $40,613

New Holland, SD $40,673

Oacoma, SD $40,501

Parkston, SD $40,630

Pickstown, SD $40,656

Plankinton, SD $40,606

Platte, SD $40,537

Pukwana, SD $40,508

Ree Heights, SD $40,306

Saint Lawrence, SD $40,575

Spencer, SD $40,536

Stickney, SD $40,580

Tripp, SD $40,591

Virgil, SD $40,629

Wagner, SD $40,599

Wessington, SD $40,599

Wessington Springs, SD $40,593

White Lake, SD $40,553

Wolsey, SD $40,679

Woonsocket, SD $40,661

Yale, SD $40,754

Aberdeen, SD $40,758

Akaska, SD $40,394

Amherst, SD $40,695

Andover, SD $40,636

Ashton, SD $40,629

Barnard, SD $40,685

Bath, SD $40,672

Bowdle, SD $40,470

Brentford, SD $40,703

Britton, SD $40,810

Claremont, SD $40,661

Columbia, SD $40,612

Conde, SD $40,655

Cresbard, SD $40,555

Doland, SD $40,742

Eureka, SD $40,613

Faulkton, SD $40,551

Ferney, SD $40,803

Frankfort, SD $40,740

Frederick, SD $40,695

Gettysburg, SD $40,171

Groton, SD $40,677

Hecla, SD $40,754

Hosmer, SD $40,548

Houghton, SD $40,581

Hoven, SD $40,437

Ipswich, SD $40,590

Java, SD $40,412

Langford, SD $40,640

Lebanon, SD $40,238

Watertown, SD $40,827

Arlington, SD $40,718

Astoria, SD $40,783

Badger, SD $40,790

Big Stone City, SD $40,849

Bradley, SD $40,705

Brandt, SD $40,756

Bristol, SD $40,672

Bruce, SD $40,711

Bryant, SD $40,770

Castlewood, SD $40,745

Claire City, SD $40,806

Clark, SD $40,775

Clear Lake, SD $40,759

Corona, SD $40,807

De Smet, SD $40,754

Eden, SD $40,681

Erwin, SD $40,728

Estelline, SD $40,738

Florence, SD $40,725

Garden City, SD $40,732

Gary, SD $40,785

Goodwin, SD $40,708

Grenville, SD $40,671

Hayti, SD $40,760

Hazel, SD $40,742

Henry, SD $40,743

Kranzburg, SD $40,894

Labolt, SD $40,712

Lake City, SD $40,749

Lake Norden, SD $40,780

Lake Preston, SD $40,740

Marvin, SD $40,668

Milbank, SD $40,842

New Effington, SD $40,893

Ortley, SD $40,677

Peever, SD $40,732

Raymond, SD $40,752

Revillo, SD $40,736

Rosholt, SD $40,884

Roslyn, SD $40,663

Sisseton, SD $40,756

South Shore, SD $40,680

Stockholm, SD $40,681

Strandburg, SD $40,677

Summit, SD $40,679

Toronto, SD $40,740

Twin Brooks, SD $40,666

Veblen, SD $40,827

Accounting File Clerk Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Accounting File Clerk roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 30% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Healthcare sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 15% above the average. In contrast, Accounting File Clerk positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Accounting File Clerk as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Accounting File Clerk

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$46,047	$22.0	15%
Healthcare	$44,846	$22.0	12%
Business Services	$44,045	$21.0	10%
Insurance	$43,244	$21.0	8%
MFG Nondurable	$42,844	$21.0	7%

Accounting File Clerk Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Accounting File Clerk's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$36,467

Average $40,041/year

$42,705

$3,039

Average $3,337/month

$3,559

$701

Average $770/week

$821

$18

Average $19/hour

$21

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$42,705	$3,559	$821	$21
Average	$40,041	$3,337	$770	$19
25th Percentile	$36,467	$3,039	$701	$18

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