What are the main factors that influence an Accounts Payable/Payroll 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 Accounts Payable/Payroll Clerk?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Accounts Payable/Payroll Clerk roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Accounts Payable/Payroll Clerk's salary?

An Accounts Payable/Payroll Clerk's salary grows with experience: starting around $41,632 for beginners, reaching about $51,607 at mid-level, and approach $82,920 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Accounts Payable/Payroll Clerk?

Accounts Payable/Payroll Clerk salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Accounts Payable/Payroll Clerk roles are District of Columbia $55,183, California $54,973, Massachusetts $54,241. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Accounts Payable/Payroll Clerk roles make?

Salaries for Accounts Payable/Payroll Clerk level roles vary by specialization: Accounts Recievable Clerk: $57,218; Accounts Payable Clerk: $52,427; Accounts Payables Clerk: $52,167; Accounts Receivables Clerk: $49,438; Accounts Clerk: $49,382.

Accounts Payable/Payroll Clerk Salary in North Carolina

How much does an Accounts Payable/Payroll Clerk make in North Carolina? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Accounts Payable/Payroll Clerk in North Carolina is $47,363 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

However, an Accounts Payable/Payroll Clerk's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $54,790
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $43,874 to $51,251
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40,698

10% $40,698

50% (Median) $47,363

90% $54,790

Accounts Payable/Payroll Clerk Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$51,251	$4,271	$986	$25
Average	$47,363	$3,947	$911	$23
25th Percentile	$43,874	$3,656	$844	$21

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Key Factors That Influence Accounts Payable/Payroll Clerk Salaries

An Accounts Payable/Payroll 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 Accounts Payable/Payroll Clerk Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Accounts Payable/Payroll 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): $41,632
Early Career (1-2 years): $46,553
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $51,607
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $67,786
Expert (over 8 years): $82,920

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Accounts Payable Clerk I	less than 1 year	$41,632
Accounts Payable/Payroll Clerk	1-2 years	$46,553
Accounts Payable Clerk III	2-4 years	$51,607
Accounts Payable Supervisor	5-8 years	$67,786
Accounts Payable Senior Supervisor	over 8 years	$82,920

How Do Accounts Payable/Payroll 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 Accounts Payable/Payroll Clerks. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $55,183.
California: $54,973.
Massachusetts: $54,241.

District of Columbia $55,183 California $54,973 Massachusetts $54,241 Washington $54,041 New Jersey $54,021 Alaska $53,951 Connecticut $53,264 New York $52,985

Hawaii $52,092 Rhode Island $51,674 Maryland $51,390 Minnesota $51,001 Colorado $50,851 Illinois $50,802 Oregon $50,612 Delaware $50,473

New Hampshire $50,385 Virginia $50,189 Pennsylvania $49,615 Nevada $49,326 North Dakota $49,232 Michigan $49,082 Wisconsin $49,027 Vermont $48,918

Texas $48,614 Maine $48,594 Arizona $48,564 Ohio $48,529 Georgia $48,070 Indiana $47,841 Wyoming $47,796 Utah $47,726

Iowa $47,697 Kansas $47,457 Louisiana $47,388 North Carolina $47,363 Missouri $47,353 Florida $47,158 Montana $47,054 Nebraska $46,954

Kentucky $46,899 South Carolina $46,700 Tennessee $46,575 Idaho $46,525 New Mexico $46,162 Oklahoma $46,082 Alabama $45,788 South Dakota $45,294

Arkansas $45,025 West Virginia $44,881 Mississippi $44,447

Top Paying Cities for Accounts Payable/Payroll 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:

Morven: $45,188
Mount Holly: $47,935
Mount Mourne: $47,256

Morven, NC $45,188

Mount Holly, NC $47,935

Mount Mourne, NC $47,256

Mount Pleasant, NC $46,610

Mount Ulla, NC $46,600

Newell, NC $48,159

New London, NC $46,200

Norwood, NC $46,184

Oakboro, NC $46,739

Paw Creek, NC $48,166

Peachland, NC $45,803

Pineville, NC $48,050

Polkton, NC $46,494

Polkville, NC $46,328

Richfield, NC $46,414

Rockwell, NC $46,616

Rutherfordton, NC $45,914

Salisbury, NC $46,695

Warsaw, NC $45,221

Roaring River, NC $45,382

Ronda, NC $45,511

Rutherford College, NC $45,901

Scottville, NC $44,720

Sherrills Ford, NC $46,879

Sparta, NC $44,988

State Road, NC $45,487

Stony Point, NC $45,915

Sugar Grove, NC $44,722

Taylorsville, NC $45,630

Terrell, NC $47,015

Thurmond, NC $45,327

Todd, NC $44,724

Traphill, NC $45,194

Turnersburg, NC $46,054

Union Grove, NC $45,546

Valdese, NC $45,816

Valle Crucis, NC $44,785

Vilas, NC $44,690

Warrensville, NC $44,765

West Jefferson, NC $44,773

Wilkesboro, NC $45,254

Zionville, NC $44,723

Scotts, NC $45,881

Alexander, NC $45,845

Almond, NC $45,090

Arden, NC $45,843

Bakersville, NC $44,807

Balsam, NC $45,354

Balsam Grove, NC $45,489

Barnardsville, NC $45,673

Bat Cave, NC $45,696

Black Mountain, NC $45,717

Brevard, NC $45,564

Bryson City, NC $45,127

Burnsville, NC $45,380

Candler, NC $45,818

Canton, NC $45,639

Cashiers, NC $45,254

Cedar Mountain, NC $45,698

Cherokee, NC $45,261

Chimney Rock, NC $45,680

Clyde, NC $45,575

Columbus, NC $46,141

Cullowhee, NC $45,354

Dana, NC $45,663

Gaston, NC $45,324

Greenville, NC $44,837

Grimesland, NC $44,659

Halifax, NC $44,795

Hamilton, NC $44,658

Shelby, NC $46,693

Spencer, NC $46,696

Spindale, NC $45,963

Stanfield, NC $47,174

Stanley, NC $47,751

Troutman, NC $46,486

Union Mills, NC $45,507

Vale, NC $46,774

Waco, NC $47,308

Wadesboro, NC $45,666

Waxhaw, NC $47,362

Wingate, NC $47,012

Charlotte, NC $48,170

Dillsboro, NC $45,161

East Flat Rock, NC $45,641

Edneyville, NC $45,688

Enka, NC $45,913

Etowah, NC $45,675

Fairview, NC $45,796

Flat Rock, NC $45,645

Fletcher, NC $45,800

Fontana Dam, NC $45,241

Franklin, NC $44,923

Gerton, NC $45,756

Glenville, NC $45,143

Glenwood, NC $45,519

Hazelwood, NC $45,469

Hendersonville, NC $45,640

Green Mountain, NC $44,736

Highlands, NC $45,115

Horse Shoe, NC $45,726

Hot Springs, NC $45,436

Lake Junaluska, NC $45,520

Lake Lure, NC $45,677

Lake Toxaway, NC $45,457

Leicester, NC $45,778

Little Switzerland, NC $45,226

Lynn, NC $45,767

Maggie Valley, NC $45,331

Marion, NC $45,640

Marshall, NC $45,488

Mars Hill, NC $45,517

Micaville, NC $45,225

Mill Spring, NC $45,662

Montreat, NC $45,737

Mountain Home, NC $45,736

Mills River, NC $45,742

Naples, NC $45,756

Nebo, NC $45,406

Old Fort, NC $45,632

Otto, NC $44,873

Penland, NC $45,089

Penrose, NC $45,598

Pisgah Forest, NC $45,642

Ridgecrest, NC $45,723

Robbinsville, NC $45,087

Rosman, NC $45,546

Saluda, NC $45,642

Sapphire, NC $45,303

Scaly Mountain, NC $45,023

Skyland, NC $45,864

Spruce Pine, NC $45,155

Hassell, NC $44,704

Tryon, NC $45,949

Tuckasegee, NC $45,192

Tuxedo, NC $45,700

Waynesville, NC $45,203

Weaverville, NC $45,809

Webster, NC $45,215

Whittier, NC $45,105

Zirconia, NC $45,714

Asheville, NC $45,942

Andrews, NC $44,999

Brasstown, NC $44,814

Culberson, NC $44,769

Hayesville, NC $44,847

Marble, NC $44,958

Murphy, NC $44,818

Warne, NC $44,815

Whitsett, NC $46,367

Henrico, NC $45,289

Hobgood, NC $44,724

Hollister, NC $45,886

Jackson, NC $44,668

Jamesville, NC $44,586

Kelford, NC $44,764

Lewiston Woodville, NC $44,561

Littleton, NC $45,365

Lucama, NC $46,991

Macclesfield, NC $45,605

Margarettsville, NC $45,166

Milwaukee, NC $45,155

Murfreesboro, NC $45,379

Nashville, NC $46,495

Oak City, NC $44,561

Pantego, NC $44,540

Parmele, NC $44,706

Pendleton, NC $45,288

Pikeville, NC $46,219

Pinetops, NC $45,678

Pinetown, NC $44,544

Pleasant Hill, NC $45,314

Potecasi, NC $45,037

Red Oak, NC $46,347

Rich Square, NC $44,765

Roanoke Rapids, NC $45,073

Robersonville, NC $44,614

Roxobel, NC $44,854

Saratoga, NC $46,091

Scotland Neck, NC $44,672

Scranton, NC $44,516

Seaboard, NC $45,084

Severn, NC $45,303

Sharpsburg, NC $46,361

Simpson, NC $44,790

Sims, NC $47,230

Speed, NC $45,046

Spring Hope, NC $47,233

Stantonsburg, NC $45,933

Stokes, NC $44,597

Swanquarter, NC $44,518

Tarboro, NC $45,235

Tillery, NC $44,677

Walstonburg, NC $45,685

Washington, NC $44,670

Weldon, NC $44,965

Whitakers, NC $45,617

Williamston, NC $44,642

Wilson, NC $46,466

Woodland, NC $45,016

Elizabeth City, NC $45,846

Ahoskie, NC $45,244

Avon, NC $44,689

Aydlett, NC $45,980

Barco, NC $46,059

Belvidere, NC $45,800

Buxton, NC $44,712

Camden, NC $45,932

Cofield, NC $45,367

Coinjock, NC $46,099

Colerain, NC $45,131

Columbia, NC $44,666

Corapeake, NC $46,150

Corolla, NC $45,964

Creswell, NC $44,591

Currituck, NC $46,322

Durants Neck, NC $45,494

Edenton, NC $45,237

Eure, NC $45,591

Frisco, NC $44,725

Gates, NC $45,959

Gatesville, NC $45,641

Grandy, NC $45,692

Harbinger, NC $45,308

Harrellsville, NC $45,427

Hatteras, NC $44,731

Hertford, NC $45,476

Hobbsville, NC $45,867

Jarvisburg, NC $45,451

Kill Devil Hills, NC $45,163

Kitty Hawk, NC $45,355

Knotts Island, NC $46,552

Swannanoa, NC $45,851

Sylva, NC $45,194

Vaughan, NC $45,485

Wake Forest, NC $48,193

Warrenton, NC $46,055

Wendell, NC $48,265

Willow Spring, NC $48,089

Wilsons Mills, NC $47,777

Wise, NC $45,705

Youngsville, NC $47,961

Zebulon, NC $47,957

Raleigh, NC $48,878

Durham, NC $47,666

Rocky Mount, NC $45,923

Aulander, NC $44,988

Aurora, NC $44,556

Bailey, NC $47,251

Bath, NC $44,622

Battleboro, NC $45,782

Belhaven, NC $44,566

Bellarthur, NC $45,119

Bethel, NC $44,801

Black Creek, NC $46,479

Blounts Creek, NC $44,573

Castalia, NC $46,754

Chocowinity, NC $44,635

Como, NC $45,541

Conetoe, NC $45,131

Conway, NC $45,191

Edward, NC $44,603

Elm City, NC $46,243

Enfield, NC $45,355

Engelhard, NC $44,526

Everetts, NC $44,709

Fairfield, NC $44,522

Falkland, NC $45,297

Farmville, NC $45,389

Fountain, NC $45,478

Fremont, NC $46,284

White Oak, NC $44,756

Wilmington, NC $45,658

Ash, NC $45,230

Atkinson, NC $45,353

Bolivia, NC $45,447

Bolton, NC $45,283

Brunswick, NC $44,992

Burgaw, NC $45,366

Carolina Beach, NC $45,550

Castle Hayne, NC $45,658

Cerro Gordo, NC $44,727

Chadbourn, NC $44,813

Clarendon, NC $44,879

Clarkton, NC $44,870

Council, NC $45,028

Currie, NC $45,522

Delco, NC $45,438

Evergreen, NC $44,767

Fair Bluff, NC $44,737

Garland, NC $44,977

Hallsboro, NC $44,942

Hampstead, NC $45,400

Harrells, NC $44,905

Holly Ridge, NC $45,243

Ivanhoe, NC $45,055

Kelly, NC $45,117

Kure Beach, NC $45,474

Lake Waccamaw, NC $45,143

Leland, NC $45,625

Longwood, NC $45,089

Magnolia, NC $45,050

Maple Hill, NC $45,184

Nakina, NC $44,960

Riegelwood, NC $45,377

Rocky Point, NC $45,517

Rose Hill, NC $45,079

Shallotte, NC $45,254

Sneads Ferry, NC $45,150

Southport, NC $45,449

Supply, NC $45,332

Tabor City, NC $44,893

Teachey, NC $45,157

Oak Island, NC $45,373

Wallace, NC $45,085

Calabash, NC $45,125

Sunset Beach, NC $45,130

Ocean Isle Beach, NC $45,151

Whiteville, NC $44,899

Willard, NC $45,208

Winnabow, NC $45,616

Wrightsville Beach, NC $45,643

Kinston, NC $44,785

Albertson, NC $44,907

Alliance, NC $44,774

Arapahoe, NC $44,659

Atlantic, NC $44,663

Atlantic Beach, NC $44,779

Ayden, NC $44,702

Bayboro, NC $44,614

Beaufort, NC $44,678

Beulaville, NC $45,133

Bridgeton, NC $44,737

Cedar Island, NC $44,474

Chinquapin, NC $45,087

Comfort, NC $44,775

Cove City, NC $44,619

Davis, NC $44,678

Deep Run, NC $44,832

Dover, NC $44,595

Ernul, NC $44,573

Gloucester, NC $44,730

Grantsboro, NC $44,619

Grifton, NC $44,679

Harkers Island, NC $44,780

Havelock, NC $44,694

Cherry Point, NC $44,868

Hobucken, NC $44,534

Hookerton, NC $45,120

Hubert, NC $45,020

Jacksonville, NC $45,167

Camp Lejeune, NC $45,248

Garysburg, NC $45,083

Manns Harbor, NC $44,492

Townsville, NC $45,818

Manteo, NC $44,875

Maple, NC $46,194

Merry Hill, NC $44,996

Moyock, NC $46,416

Nags Head, NC $44,731

Ocracoke, NC $44,680

Plymouth, NC $44,647

Point Harbor, NC $45,388

Poplar Branch, NC $45,872

Powells Point, NC $45,349

Powellsville, NC $45,216

Rodanthe, NC $44,616

Roduco, NC $45,837

Yanceyville, NC $45,967

Greensboro, NC $46,391

Angier, NC $47,551

Apex, NC $48,057

Bahama, NC $47,091

Benson, NC $46,816

Broadway, NC $46,114

Buies Creek, NC $46,658

Bullock, NC $45,768

Bunn, NC $47,608

Butner, NC $47,422

Carrboro, NC $47,048

Cary, NC $48,580

Chapel Hill, NC $47,051

Clayton, NC $48,198

Coats, NC $46,848

Creedmoor, NC $47,650

Four Oaks, NC $46,667

Franklinton, NC $47,471

Fuquay Varina, NC $47,665

Garner, NC $48,511

Goldsboro, NC $46,118

Henderson, NC $46,614

Holly Springs, NC $47,950

Hurdle Mills, NC $45,973

Kenly, NC $47,107

Kipling, NC $47,224

Kittrell, NC $47,255

Knightdale, NC $48,604

Lillington, NC $46,253

Louisburg, NC $47,238

Macon, NC $45,610

Mamers, NC $46,248

Manson, NC $45,801

Micro, NC $47,176

Middleburg, NC $46,127

Middlesex, NC $47,642

Moncure, NC $46,870

Morrisville, NC $48,335

New Hill, NC $47,540

Norlina, NC $45,968

Oxford, NC $46,343

Pine Level, NC $47,099

Princeton, NC $46,530

Ridgeway, NC $46,018

Rolesville, NC $48,262

Rougemont, NC $46,652

Roxboro, NC $45,880

Selma, NC $47,421

Smithfield, NC $47,278

Stem, NC $47,135

Stovall, NC $46,162

Alamance, NC $46,256

Altamahaw, NC $46,221

Asheboro, NC $46,148

Bear Creek, NC $45,693

Bennett, NC $45,731

Biscoe, NC $45,234

Blanch, NC $45,624

Bonlee, NC $45,904

Browns Summit, NC $46,336

Burlington, NC $46,278

Bynum, NC $46,743

Candor, NC $45,059

Cedar Falls, NC $46,252

Cedar Grove, NC $46,099

Climax, NC $46,352

Colfax, NC $46,479

Cumnock, NC $46,042

Denton, NC $46,057

Eagle Springs, NC $45,120

Efland, NC $46,250

Elon, NC $46,182

Ether, NC $45,505

Franklinville, NC $46,226

Gibsonville, NC $46,307

Goldston, NC $45,530

Graham, NC $46,227

Gulf, NC $45,942

Haw River, NC $46,192

Highfalls, NC $45,496

High Point, NC $46,839

Roper, NC $44,778

Salvo, NC $44,760

Shawboro, NC $46,092

Shiloh, NC $45,563

South Mills, NC $46,315

Stumpy Point, NC $44,534

Sunbury, NC $46,049

Tyner, NC $45,468

Wanchese, NC $44,717

Waves, NC $44,728

Windsor, NC $44,697

Winfall, NC $45,662

Winton, NC $45,540

Albemarle, NC $46,171

Alexis, NC $47,628

Ansonville, NC $46,144

Badin, NC $46,025

Barium Springs, NC $46,359

Belmont, NC $48,013

Bessemer City, NC $47,884

Boiling Springs, NC $46,388

Bostic, NC $45,639

Caroleen, NC $46,234

Casar, NC $46,147

Cherryville, NC $47,289

China Grove, NC $46,666

Cliffside, NC $46,315

Concord, NC $47,078

Cornelius, NC $47,573

Cramerton, NC $48,025

Crouse, NC $47,452

Dallas, NC $47,925

Davidson, NC $47,394

Denver, NC $47,418

Earl, NC $46,885

East Spencer, NC $46,696

Ellenboro, NC $46,031

Faith, NC $46,710

Fallston, NC $46,860

Forest City, NC $46,116

Gastonia, NC $48,116

Huntersville, NC $47,889

Gold Hill, NC $46,503

Granite Quarry, NC $46,700

Grover, NC $47,122

Harris, NC $46,237

Harrisburg, NC $47,879

Henrietta, NC $46,290

High Shoals, NC $47,700

Indian Trail, NC $47,746

Iron Station, NC $47,444

Kannapolis, NC $46,891

Kings Mountain, NC $47,615

Landis, NC $46,702

Lattimore, NC $46,317

Lawndale, NC $46,595

Lilesville, NC $45,171

Lincolnton, NC $47,325

Locust, NC $46,871

Lowell, NC $48,093

Mc Adenville, NC $48,022

Mc Farlan, NC $45,137

Marshville, NC $46,835

Matthews, NC $47,832

Midland, NC $47,487

Mineral Springs, NC $47,359

Misenheimer, NC $46,436

Monroe, NC $47,393

Mooresboro, NC $46,351

Mooresville, NC $46,787

Hillsborough, NC $46,459

Jackson Springs, NC $45,106

Jamestown, NC $46,804

Julian, NC $46,354

Kernersville, NC $46,314

Eden, NC $45,823

Leasburg, NC $45,602

Lexington, NC $46,260

Liberty, NC $46,253

Linwood, NC $46,580

Mc Leansville, NC $46,405

Mebane, NC $46,164

Milton, NC $45,532

Mount Gilead, NC $45,475

Oak Ridge, NC $46,291

Pelham, NC $45,857

Pittsboro, NC $46,415

Pleasant Garden, NC $46,428

Prospect Hill, NC $45,944

Providence, NC $45,796

Ramseur, NC $46,049

Randleman, NC $46,356

Reidsville, NC $46,129

Robbins, NC $45,452

Ruffin, NC $45,897

Sanford, NC $46,160

Saxapahaw, NC $46,248

Seagrove, NC $45,721

Sedalia, NC $46,393

Semora, NC $45,396

Siler City, NC $46,026

Snow Camp, NC $46,207

Sophia, NC $46,365

Southmont, NC $46,472

Staley, NC $46,159

Star, NC $45,452

Stokesdale, NC $46,162

Summerfield, NC $46,312

Swepsonville, NC $46,215

Thomasville, NC $46,506

Trinity, NC $46,439

Troy, NC $45,525

Wallburg, NC $46,396

Welcome, NC $46,238

Wentworth, NC $46,004

West End, NC $45,262

Topton, NC $44,915

Advance, NC $46,133

Ararat, NC $45,755

Belews Creek, NC $46,180

Bethania, NC $46,259

Boonville, NC $45,838

Clemmons, NC $46,180

Cleveland, NC $46,487

Cooleemee, NC $46,481

Danbury, NC $45,871

Dobson, NC $45,584

East Bend, NC $46,024

Germanton, NC $46,115

Hamptonville, NC $45,755

King, NC $46,027

Lawsonville, NC $45,772

Lewisville, NC $46,126

Lowgap, NC $45,306

Madison, NC $45,963

Mayodan, NC $45,835

Mocksville, NC $46,103

Mount Airy, NC $45,623

White Plains, NC $45,685

Pfafftown, NC $46,153

Pilot Mountain, NC $45,821

Pine Hall, NC $45,996

Pinnacle, NC $45,933

Rural Hall, NC $46,162

Sandy Ridge, NC $45,784

Siloam, NC $45,849

Stoneville, NC $45,833

Toast, NC $45,623

Tobaccoville, NC $46,097

Walkertown, NC $46,232

Walnut Cove, NC $46,073

Westfield, NC $45,783

Woodleaf, NC $46,491

Yadkinville, NC $45,954

Winston Salem, NC $46,282

Tarawa Terrace, NC $45,162

Midway Park, NC $45,082

Mccutcheon Field, NC $45,209

La Grange, NC $45,437

Lowland, NC $44,513

Marshallberg, NC $44,758

Maury, NC $45,364

Maysville, NC $44,800

Merritt, NC $44,573

Morehead City, NC $44,821

New Bern, NC $44,722

Newport, NC $44,708

Oriental, NC $44,637

Pink Hill, NC $44,975

Pollocksville, NC $44,589

Richlands, NC $45,128

Salter Path, NC $44,799

Sealevel, NC $44,585

Seven Springs, NC $45,209

Smyrna, NC $44,628

Snow Hill, NC $45,496

Stacy, NC $44,595

Stella, NC $44,898

Stonewall, NC $44,775

Swansboro, NC $44,928

Trenton, NC $44,650

Vanceboro, NC $44,639

Vandemere, NC $44,691

Williston, NC $44,635

Winterville, NC $44,964

Emerald Isle, NC $44,839

Hickory, NC $46,058

Banner Elk, NC $44,798

Blowing Rock, NC $44,811

Boomer, NC $45,104

Boone, NC $44,859

Catawba, NC $46,605

Claremont, NC $46,381

Collettsville, NC $44,774

Connellys Springs, NC $46,051

Conover, NC $46,298

Creston, NC $44,663

Crossnore, NC $44,963

Crumpler, NC $44,771

Deep Gap, NC $44,742

Drexel, NC $45,724

Elkin, NC $45,695

Elk Park, NC $44,739

Ennice, NC $45,165

Ferguson, NC $44,829

Statesville, NC $46,026

Fleetwood, NC $44,757

Glade Valley, NC $45,160

Glen Alpine, NC $45,435

Glendale Springs, NC $44,724

Granite Falls, NC $45,721

Grassy Creek, NC $44,750

Lenoir, NC $45,341

Harmony, NC $45,889

Hays, NC $45,131

Hiddenite, NC $45,577

Hildebran, NC $46,112

Hudson, NC $45,634

Jefferson, NC $44,777

Jonas Ridge, NC $45,110

Jonesville, NC $45,695

Lansing, NC $44,777

Laurel Springs, NC $44,793

Linville, NC $44,760

Linville Falls, NC $45,155

Mc Grady, NC $44,926

Maiden, NC $46,960

Millers Creek, NC $44,869

Minneapolis, NC $44,784

Montezuma, NC $44,965

Moravian Falls, NC $45,237

Morganton, NC $45,314

North Wilkesboro, NC $45,280

Newland, NC $44,858

Newton, NC $46,656

Olin, NC $45,813

Patterson, NC $44,924

Pineola, NC $44,912

Piney Creek, NC $44,785

Plumtree, NC $44,855

Purlear, NC $44,786

Icard, NC $46,115

Rhodhiss, NC $45,952

Roaring Gap, NC $45,188

Fayetteville, NC $44,636

Fort Bragg, NC $44,774

Pope Army Airfield, NC $44,870

Aberdeen, NC $45,188

Autryville, NC $44,720

Timberlake, NC $46,133

Barnesville, NC $44,732

Bladenboro, NC $44,766

Bunnlevel, NC $45,681

Calypso, NC $45,524

Cameron, NC $45,391

Carthage, NC $45,375

Clinton, NC $45,160

Cordova, NC $45,112

Cumberland, NC $45,069

Dublin, NC $44,729

Dudley, NC $45,723

Dunn, NC $45,758

Elizabethtown, NC $44,786

Ellerbe, NC $44,942

Erwin, NC $45,790

Fairmont, NC $44,757

Faison, NC $45,395

Falcon, NC $45,010

Gibson, NC $44,876

Godwin, NC $44,991

Hamlet, NC $44,974

Hoffman, NC $45,093

Hope Mills, NC $44,653

Kenansville, NC $45,079

Lakeview, NC $45,371

Laurel Hill, NC $44,957

Laurinburg, NC $44,919

Lemon Springs, NC $45,766

Linden, NC $45,090

Lumber Bridge, NC $44,729

Lumberton, NC $44,713

Marietta, NC $44,785

Marston, NC $44,962

Maxton, NC $44,666

Mount Olive, NC $45,349

Newton Grove, NC $45,747

Norman, NC $45,044

Olivia, NC $45,805

Orrum, NC $44,734

Pinehurst, NC $45,411

Parkton, NC $44,669

Pembroke, NC $44,657

Pinebluff, NC $45,225

Proctorville, NC $44,812

Raeford, NC $44,925

Red Springs, NC $44,827

Rex, NC $44,721

Rockingham, NC $44,968

Roseboro, NC $44,786

Rowland, NC $44,743

Saint Pauls, NC $44,711

Salemburg, NC $44,946

Shannon, NC $44,769

Southern Pines, NC $45,262

Spring Lake, NC $44,993

Stedman, NC $44,662

Tar Heel, NC $44,765

Turkey, NC $45,203

Vass, NC $45,278

Wade, NC $44,731

Wagram, NC $44,989

Accounts Payable/Payroll Clerk Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Accounts Payable/Payroll Clerk roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Accounts Payable/Payroll Clerk positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Accounts Payable/Payroll Clerk as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Accounts Payable/Payroll Clerk

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$56,835	$27.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$55,888	$27.0	18%
Energy & Utilities	$54,467	$26.0	15%
Financial Services	$54,467	$26.0	15%
Chemicals	$52,099	$25.0	10%

Accounts Payable/Payroll Clerk Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Accounts Payable/Payroll 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.

$43,874

Average $47,363/year

$51,251

$3,656

Average $3,947/month

$4,271

$844

Average $911/week

$986

$21

Average $23/hour

$25

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$51,251	$4,271	$986	$25
Average	$47,363	$3,947	$911	$23
25th Percentile	$43,874	$3,656	$844	$21

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