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 $41,631 for beginners, reaching about $51,612 at mid-level, and approach $82,917 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 $55,185, California $54,976, Massachusetts $54,243. 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: $57,230; Accounts Payable Clerk: $52,429; Accounts Payables Clerk: $52,169; Accounts Receivables Clerk: $49,440; Accounts Clerk: $49,383.

Accounts Payable/Payroll Clerk Salary in North Carolina

How much does an Accounts Payable/Payroll Clerk make in North Carolina? As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for an Accounts Payable/Payroll Clerk in North Carolina is $47,365 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): $54,794
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $43,876 to $51,254
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40,700

10% $40,700

50% (Median) $47,365

90% $54,794

Accounts Payable/Payroll Clerk Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$51,254	$4,271	$986	$25
Average	$47,365	$3,947	$911	$23
25th Percentile	$43,876	$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): $41,631
Early Career (1-2 years): $46,555
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $51,612
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $69,566
Expert (over 8 years): $82,917

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Accounts Payable Clerk I	less than 1 year	$41,631
Accounts Payable/Payroll Clerk	1-2 years	$46,555
Accounts Payable Clerk III	2-4 years	$51,612
Accounts Payable Supervisor	5-8 years	$69,566
Accounts Payable Senior Supervisor	over 8 years	$82,917

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: $55,185.
California: $54,976.
Massachusetts: $54,243.

District of Columbia $55,185 California $54,976 Massachusetts $54,243 Washington $54,044 New Jersey $54,024 Alaska $53,954 Connecticut $53,266 New York $52,987

Hawaii $52,095 Rhode Island $51,676 Maryland $51,392 Minnesota $51,003 Colorado $50,854 Illinois $50,804 Oregon $50,614 Delaware $50,475

New Hampshire $50,387 Virginia $50,191 Pennsylvania $49,618 Nevada $49,329 North Dakota $49,234 Michigan $49,084 Wisconsin $49,029 Vermont $48,920

Texas $48,616 Maine $48,596 Arizona $48,566 Ohio $48,531 Georgia $48,073 Indiana $47,843 Wyoming $47,798 Utah $47,729

Iowa $47,699 Kansas $47,459 Louisiana $47,390 North Carolina $47,365 Missouri $47,355 Florida $47,160 Montana $47,056 Nebraska $46,956

Kentucky $46,901 South Carolina $46,702 Tennessee $46,577 Idaho $46,527 New Mexico $46,164 Oklahoma $46,084 Alabama $45,790 South Dakota $45,296

Arkansas $45,027 West Virginia $44,883 Mississippi $44,449

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: $45,190
Mount Holly: $47,937
Mount Mourne: $47,258

Morven, NC $45,190

Mount Holly, NC $47,937

Mount Mourne, NC $47,258

Mount Pleasant, NC $46,612

Mount Ulla, NC $46,602

Newell, NC $48,161

New London, NC $46,202

Norwood, NC $46,186

Oakboro, NC $46,741

Paw Creek, NC $48,168

Peachland, NC $45,805

Pineville, NC $48,053

Polkton, NC $46,497

Polkville, NC $46,331

Richfield, NC $46,416

Rockwell, NC $46,618

Rutherfordton, NC $45,916

Salisbury, NC $46,697

Warsaw, NC $45,223

Roaring River, NC $45,384

Ronda, NC $45,513

Rutherford College, NC $45,903

Scottville, NC $44,722

Sherrills Ford, NC $46,881

Sparta, NC $44,990

State Road, NC $45,489

Stony Point, NC $45,917

Sugar Grove, NC $44,724

Taylorsville, NC $45,632

Terrell, NC $47,017

Thurmond, NC $45,329

Todd, NC $44,726

Traphill, NC $45,196

Turnersburg, NC $46,056

Union Grove, NC $45,548

Valdese, NC $45,818

Valle Crucis, NC $44,787

Vilas, NC $44,692

Warrensville, NC $44,766

West Jefferson, NC $44,775

Wilkesboro, NC $45,256

Zionville, NC $44,725

Scotts, NC $45,883

Alexander, NC $45,847

Almond, NC $45,092

Arden, NC $45,845

Bakersville, NC $44,809

Balsam, NC $45,356

Balsam Grove, NC $45,491

Barnardsville, NC $45,675

Bat Cave, NC $45,698

Black Mountain, NC $45,719

Brevard, NC $45,566

Bryson City, NC $45,129

Burnsville, NC $45,382

Candler, NC $45,820

Canton, NC $45,641

Cashiers, NC $45,256

Cedar Mountain, NC $45,700

Cherokee, NC $45,263

Chimney Rock, NC $45,682

Clyde, NC $45,577

Columbus, NC $46,143

Cullowhee, NC $45,356

Dana, NC $45,665

Gaston, NC $45,326

Greenville, NC $44,839

Grimesland, NC $44,661

Halifax, NC $44,797

Hamilton, NC $44,660

Shelby, NC $46,695

Spencer, NC $46,698

Spindale, NC $45,965

Stanfield, NC $47,176

Stanley, NC $47,753

Troutman, NC $46,488

Union Mills, NC $45,509

Vale, NC $46,776

Waco, NC $47,310

Wadesboro, NC $45,668

Waxhaw, NC $47,364

Wingate, NC $47,014

Charlotte, NC $48,172

Dillsboro, NC $45,163

East Flat Rock, NC $45,643

Edneyville, NC $45,690

Enka, NC $45,915

Etowah, NC $45,677

Fairview, NC $45,798

Flat Rock, NC $45,647

Fletcher, NC $45,802

Fontana Dam, NC $45,243

Franklin, NC $44,925

Gerton, NC $45,758

Glenville, NC $45,145

Glenwood, NC $45,521

Hazelwood, NC $45,471

Hendersonville, NC $45,642

Green Mountain, NC $44,738

Highlands, NC $45,117

Horse Shoe, NC $45,728

Hot Springs, NC $45,438

Lake Junaluska, NC $45,522

Lake Lure, NC $45,679

Lake Toxaway, NC $45,459

Leicester, NC $45,780

Little Switzerland, NC $45,228

Lynn, NC $45,769

Maggie Valley, NC $45,333

Marion, NC $45,642

Marshall, NC $45,490

Mars Hill, NC $45,519

Micaville, NC $45,227

Mill Spring, NC $45,664

Montreat, NC $45,739

Mountain Home, NC $45,738

Mills River, NC $45,744

Naples, NC $45,758

Nebo, NC $45,408

Old Fort, NC $45,634

Otto, NC $44,875

Penland, NC $45,091

Penrose, NC $45,600

Pisgah Forest, NC $45,644

Ridgecrest, NC $45,725

Robbinsville, NC $45,089

Rosman, NC $45,548

Saluda, NC $45,644

Sapphire, NC $45,305

Scaly Mountain, NC $45,025

Skyland, NC $45,867

Spruce Pine, NC $45,157

Hassell, NC $44,706

Tryon, NC $45,951

Tuckasegee, NC $45,194

Tuxedo, NC $45,702

Waynesville, NC $45,205

Weaverville, NC $45,811

Webster, NC $45,217

Whittier, NC $45,107

Zirconia, NC $45,716

Asheville, NC $45,944

Andrews, NC $45,001

Brasstown, NC $44,816

Culberson, NC $44,771

Hayesville, NC $44,849

Marble, NC $44,960

Murphy, NC $44,820

Warne, NC $44,817

Whitsett, NC $46,369

Henrico, NC $45,291

Hobgood, NC $44,726

Hollister, NC $45,888

Jackson, NC $44,670

Jamesville, NC $44,588

Kelford, NC $44,766

Lewiston Woodville, NC $44,563

Littleton, NC $45,367

Lucama, NC $46,993

Macclesfield, NC $45,607

Margarettsville, NC $45,168

Milwaukee, NC $45,157

Murfreesboro, NC $45,381

Nashville, NC $46,498

Oak City, NC $44,563

Pantego, NC $44,542

Parmele, NC $44,708

Pendleton, NC $45,290

Pikeville, NC $46,221

Pinetops, NC $45,680

Pinetown, NC $44,546

Pleasant Hill, NC $45,316

Potecasi, NC $45,039

Red Oak, NC $46,349

Rich Square, NC $44,766

Roanoke Rapids, NC $45,075

Robersonville, NC $44,616

Roxobel, NC $44,856

Saratoga, NC $46,093

Scotland Neck, NC $44,674

Scranton, NC $44,518

Seaboard, NC $45,086

Severn, NC $45,305

Sharpsburg, NC $46,363

Simpson, NC $44,792

Sims, NC $47,232

Speed, NC $45,048

Spring Hope, NC $47,235

Stantonsburg, NC $45,935

Stokes, NC $44,599

Swanquarter, NC $44,520

Tarboro, NC $45,237

Tillery, NC $44,679

Walstonburg, NC $45,687

Washington, NC $44,672

Weldon, NC $44,967

Whitakers, NC $45,619

Williamston, NC $44,644

Wilson, NC $46,468

Woodland, NC $45,018

Elizabeth City, NC $45,848

Ahoskie, NC $45,246

Avon, NC $44,691

Aydlett, NC $45,982

Barco, NC $46,061

Belvidere, NC $45,802

Buxton, NC $44,714

Camden, NC $45,934

Cofield, NC $45,369

Coinjock, NC $46,101

Colerain, NC $45,133

Columbia, NC $44,668

Corapeake, NC $46,152

Corolla, NC $45,966

Creswell, NC $44,593

Currituck, NC $46,324

Durants Neck, NC $45,496

Edenton, NC $45,239

Eure, NC $45,593

Frisco, NC $44,727

Gates, NC $45,961

Gatesville, NC $45,643

Grandy, NC $45,694

Harbinger, NC $45,310

Harrellsville, NC $45,429

Hatteras, NC $44,733

Hertford, NC $45,478

Hobbsville, NC $45,870

Jarvisburg, NC $45,453

Kill Devil Hills, NC $45,165

Kitty Hawk, NC $45,357

Knotts Island, NC $46,554

Swannanoa, NC $45,853

Sylva, NC $45,196

Vaughan, NC $45,487

Wake Forest, NC $48,196

Warrenton, NC $46,057

Wendell, NC $48,267

Willow Spring, NC $48,091

Wilsons Mills, NC $47,779

Wise, NC $45,707

Youngsville, NC $47,963

Zebulon, NC $47,959

Raleigh, NC $48,880

Durham, NC $47,668

Rocky Mount, NC $45,925

Aulander, NC $44,990

Aurora, NC $44,558

Bailey, NC $47,253

Bath, NC $44,624

Battleboro, NC $45,784

Belhaven, NC $44,568

Bellarthur, NC $45,121

Bethel, NC $44,803

Black Creek, NC $46,481

Blounts Creek, NC $44,575

Castalia, NC $46,756

Chocowinity, NC $44,637

Como, NC $45,543

Conetoe, NC $45,133

Conway, NC $45,193

Edward, NC $44,605

Elm City, NC $46,245

Enfield, NC $45,357

Engelhard, NC $44,528

Everetts, NC $44,711

Fairfield, NC $44,524

Falkland, NC $45,299

Farmville, NC $45,391

Fountain, NC $45,480

Fremont, NC $46,286

White Oak, NC $44,758

Wilmington, NC $45,660

Ash, NC $45,232

Atkinson, NC $45,355

Bolivia, NC $45,449

Bolton, NC $45,285

Brunswick, NC $44,994

Burgaw, NC $45,368

Carolina Beach, NC $45,552

Castle Hayne, NC $45,660

Cerro Gordo, NC $44,729

Chadbourn, NC $44,815

Clarendon, NC $44,881

Clarkton, NC $44,872

Council, NC $45,030

Currie, NC $45,524

Delco, NC $45,440

Evergreen, NC $44,768

Fair Bluff, NC $44,739

Garland, NC $44,979

Hallsboro, NC $44,944

Hampstead, NC $45,402

Harrells, NC $44,907

Holly Ridge, NC $45,245

Ivanhoe, NC $45,057

Kelly, NC $45,119

Kure Beach, NC $45,476

Lake Waccamaw, NC $45,145

Leland, NC $45,627

Longwood, NC $45,091

Magnolia, NC $45,052

Maple Hill, NC $45,186

Nakina, NC $44,962

Riegelwood, NC $45,379

Rocky Point, NC $45,519

Rose Hill, NC $45,081

Shallotte, NC $45,256

Sneads Ferry, NC $45,152

Southport, NC $45,451

Supply, NC $45,334

Tabor City, NC $44,895

Teachey, NC $45,159

Oak Island, NC $45,375

Wallace, NC $45,087

Calabash, NC $45,127

Sunset Beach, NC $45,132

Ocean Isle Beach, NC $45,153

Whiteville, NC $44,901

Willard, NC $45,210

Winnabow, NC $45,618

Wrightsville Beach, NC $45,645

Kinston, NC $44,787

Albertson, NC $44,909

Alliance, NC $44,776

Arapahoe, NC $44,661

Atlantic, NC $44,665

Atlantic Beach, NC $44,781

Ayden, NC $44,704

Bayboro, NC $44,616

Beaufort, NC $44,680

Beulaville, NC $45,135

Bridgeton, NC $44,739

Cedar Island, NC $44,476

Chinquapin, NC $45,089

Comfort, NC $44,777

Cove City, NC $44,621

Davis, NC $44,680

Deep Run, NC $44,834

Dover, NC $44,597

Ernul, NC $44,575

Gloucester, NC $44,732

Grantsboro, NC $44,621

Grifton, NC $44,681

Harkers Island, NC $44,782

Havelock, NC $44,696

Cherry Point, NC $44,870

Hobucken, NC $44,536

Hookerton, NC $45,122

Hubert, NC $45,022

Jacksonville, NC $45,169

Camp Lejeune, NC $45,250

Garysburg, NC $45,084

Manns Harbor, NC $44,494

Townsville, NC $45,820

Manteo, NC $44,877

Maple, NC $46,196

Merry Hill, NC $44,998

Moyock, NC $46,418

Nags Head, NC $44,733

Ocracoke, NC $44,682

Plymouth, NC $44,649

Point Harbor, NC $45,390

Poplar Branch, NC $45,874

Powells Point, NC $45,351

Powellsville, NC $45,218

Rodanthe, NC $44,617

Roduco, NC $45,839

Yanceyville, NC $45,969

Greensboro, NC $46,393

Angier, NC $47,553

Apex, NC $48,059

Bahama, NC $47,093

Benson, NC $46,818

Broadway, NC $46,116

Buies Creek, NC $46,660

Bullock, NC $45,770

Bunn, NC $47,610

Butner, NC $47,425

Carrboro, NC $47,050

Cary, NC $48,582

Chapel Hill, NC $47,053

Clayton, NC $48,200

Coats, NC $46,850

Creedmoor, NC $47,652

Four Oaks, NC $46,669

Franklinton, NC $47,473

Fuquay Varina, NC $47,667

Garner, NC $48,514

Goldsboro, NC $46,120

Henderson, NC $46,616

Holly Springs, NC $47,952

Hurdle Mills, NC $45,975

Kenly, NC $47,110

Kipling, NC $47,226

Kittrell, NC $47,257

Knightdale, NC $48,606

Lillington, NC $46,255

Louisburg, NC $47,240

Macon, NC $45,612

Mamers, NC $46,250

Manson, NC $45,803

Micro, NC $47,178

Middleburg, NC $46,129

Middlesex, NC $47,644

Moncure, NC $46,872

Morrisville, NC $48,337

New Hill, NC $47,542

Norlina, NC $45,970

Oxford, NC $46,345

Pine Level, NC $47,101

Princeton, NC $46,532

Ridgeway, NC $46,020

Rolesville, NC $48,264

Rougemont, NC $46,655

Roxboro, NC $45,882

Selma, NC $47,423

Smithfield, NC $47,280

Stem, NC $47,137

Stovall, NC $46,164

Alamance, NC $46,258

Altamahaw, NC $46,223

Asheboro, NC $46,150

Bear Creek, NC $45,695

Bennett, NC $45,733

Biscoe, NC $45,236

Blanch, NC $45,626

Bonlee, NC $45,906

Browns Summit, NC $46,338

Burlington, NC $46,280

Bynum, NC $46,745

Candor, NC $45,061

Cedar Falls, NC $46,254

Cedar Grove, NC $46,101

Climax, NC $46,354

Colfax, NC $46,481

Cumnock, NC $46,044

Denton, NC $46,059

Eagle Springs, NC $45,122

Efland, NC $46,252

Elon, NC $46,185

Ether, NC $45,507

Franklinville, NC $46,228

Gibsonville, NC $46,309

Goldston, NC $45,532

Graham, NC $46,229

Gulf, NC $45,944

Haw River, NC $46,194

Highfalls, NC $45,498

High Point, NC $46,841

Roper, NC $44,780

Salvo, NC $44,762

Shawboro, NC $46,094

Shiloh, NC $45,565

South Mills, NC $46,317

Stumpy Point, NC $44,536

Sunbury, NC $46,051

Tyner, NC $45,470

Wanchese, NC $44,719

Waves, NC $44,730

Windsor, NC $44,699

Winfall, NC $45,664

Winton, NC $45,542

Albemarle, NC $46,173

Alexis, NC $47,630

Ansonville, NC $46,146

Badin, NC $46,027

Barium Springs, NC $46,361

Belmont, NC $48,015

Bessemer City, NC $47,886

Boiling Springs, NC $46,390

Bostic, NC $45,641

Caroleen, NC $46,236

Casar, NC $46,149

Cherryville, NC $47,291

China Grove, NC $46,668

Cliffside, NC $46,317

Concord, NC $47,080

Cornelius, NC $47,576

Cramerton, NC $48,027

Crouse, NC $47,454

Dallas, NC $47,927

Davidson, NC $47,396

Denver, NC $47,421

Earl, NC $46,887

East Spencer, NC $46,698

Ellenboro, NC $46,033

Faith, NC $46,712

Fallston, NC $46,862

Forest City, NC $46,118

Gastonia, NC $48,118

Huntersville, NC $47,892

Gold Hill, NC $46,505

Granite Quarry, NC $46,702

Grover, NC $47,125

Harris, NC $46,239

Harrisburg, NC $47,881

Henrietta, NC $46,292

High Shoals, NC $47,702

Indian Trail, NC $47,748

Iron Station, NC $47,446

Kannapolis, NC $46,893

Kings Mountain, NC $47,617

Landis, NC $46,704

Lattimore, NC $46,319

Lawndale, NC $46,597

Lilesville, NC $45,173

Lincolnton, NC $47,327

Locust, NC $46,873

Lowell, NC $48,095

Mc Adenville, NC $48,024

Mc Farlan, NC $45,139

Marshville, NC $46,837

Matthews, NC $47,834

Midland, NC $47,489

Mineral Springs, NC $47,361

Misenheimer, NC $46,438

Monroe, NC $47,395

Mooresboro, NC $46,353

Mooresville, NC $46,789

Hillsborough, NC $46,461

Jackson Springs, NC $45,108

Jamestown, NC $46,807

Julian, NC $46,356

Kernersville, NC $46,316

Eden, NC $45,825

Leasburg, NC $45,604

Lexington, NC $46,262

Liberty, NC $46,255

Linwood, NC $46,582

Mc Leansville, NC $46,407

Mebane, NC $46,166

Milton, NC $45,534

Mount Gilead, NC $45,477

Oak Ridge, NC $46,293

Pelham, NC $45,859

Pittsboro, NC $46,417

Pleasant Garden, NC $46,430

Prospect Hill, NC $45,946

Providence, NC $45,798

Ramseur, NC $46,051

Randleman, NC $46,358

Reidsville, NC $46,131

Robbins, NC $45,454

Ruffin, NC $45,899

Sanford, NC $46,162

Saxapahaw, NC $46,250

Seagrove, NC $45,723

Sedalia, NC $46,395

Semora, NC $45,398

Siler City, NC $46,028

Snow Camp, NC $46,209

Sophia, NC $46,367

Southmont, NC $46,474

Staley, NC $46,161

Star, NC $45,454

Stokesdale, NC $46,164

Summerfield, NC $46,314

Swepsonville, NC $46,217

Thomasville, NC $46,508

Trinity, NC $46,441

Troy, NC $45,527

Wallburg, NC $46,398

Welcome, NC $46,240

Wentworth, NC $46,006

West End, NC $45,264

Topton, NC $44,917

Advance, NC $46,135

Ararat, NC $45,757

Belews Creek, NC $46,183

Bethania, NC $46,261

Boonville, NC $45,840

Clemmons, NC $46,182

Cleveland, NC $46,489

Cooleemee, NC $46,483

Danbury, NC $45,873

Dobson, NC $45,586

East Bend, NC $46,026

Germanton, NC $46,117

Hamptonville, NC $45,757

King, NC $46,029

Lawsonville, NC $45,774

Lewisville, NC $46,128

Lowgap, NC $45,308

Madison, NC $45,965

Mayodan, NC $45,837

Mocksville, NC $46,105

Mount Airy, NC $45,625

White Plains, NC $45,687

Pfafftown, NC $46,155

Pilot Mountain, NC $45,823

Pine Hall, NC $45,998

Pinnacle, NC $45,935

Rural Hall, NC $46,164

Sandy Ridge, NC $45,786

Siloam, NC $45,851

Stoneville, NC $45,835

Toast, NC $45,625

Tobaccoville, NC $46,099

Walkertown, NC $46,234

Walnut Cove, NC $46,075

Westfield, NC $45,785

Woodleaf, NC $46,494

Yadkinville, NC $45,956

Winston Salem, NC $46,284

Tarawa Terrace, NC $45,164

Midway Park, NC $45,084

Mccutcheon Field, NC $45,211

La Grange, NC $45,439

Lowland, NC $44,515

Marshallberg, NC $44,760

Maury, NC $45,366

Maysville, NC $44,802

Merritt, NC $44,575

Morehead City, NC $44,823

New Bern, NC $44,724

Newport, NC $44,710

Oriental, NC $44,639

Pink Hill, NC $44,977

Pollocksville, NC $44,591

Richlands, NC $45,130

Salter Path, NC $44,801

Sealevel, NC $44,587

Seven Springs, NC $45,211

Smyrna, NC $44,630

Snow Hill, NC $45,498

Stacy, NC $44,597

Stella, NC $44,900

Stonewall, NC $44,777

Swansboro, NC $44,930

Trenton, NC $44,652

Vanceboro, NC $44,641

Vandemere, NC $44,693

Williston, NC $44,637

Winterville, NC $44,966

Emerald Isle, NC $44,841

Hickory, NC $46,060

Banner Elk, NC $44,800

Blowing Rock, NC $44,813

Boomer, NC $45,106

Boone, NC $44,861

Catawba, NC $46,607

Claremont, NC $46,383

Collettsville, NC $44,776

Connellys Springs, NC $46,053

Conover, NC $46,300

Creston, NC $44,665

Crossnore, NC $44,965

Crumpler, NC $44,773

Deep Gap, NC $44,744

Drexel, NC $45,726

Elkin, NC $45,697

Elk Park, NC $44,741

Ennice, NC $45,167

Ferguson, NC $44,831

Statesville, NC $46,028

Fleetwood, NC $44,759

Glade Valley, NC $45,162

Glen Alpine, NC $45,437

Glendale Springs, NC $44,726

Granite Falls, NC $45,723

Grassy Creek, NC $44,752

Lenoir, NC $45,343

Harmony, NC $45,891

Hays, NC $45,133

Hiddenite, NC $45,579

Hildebran, NC $46,114

Hudson, NC $45,636

Jefferson, NC $44,779

Jonas Ridge, NC $45,112

Jonesville, NC $45,697

Lansing, NC $44,779

Laurel Springs, NC $44,795

Linville, NC $44,762

Linville Falls, NC $45,157

Mc Grady, NC $44,928

Maiden, NC $46,962

Millers Creek, NC $44,871

Minneapolis, NC $44,786

Montezuma, NC $44,967

Moravian Falls, NC $45,239

Morganton, NC $45,316

North Wilkesboro, NC $45,282

Newland, NC $44,860

Newton, NC $46,658

Olin, NC $45,815

Patterson, NC $44,926

Pineola, NC $44,914

Piney Creek, NC $44,787

Plumtree, NC $44,857

Purlear, NC $44,788

Icard, NC $46,117

Rhodhiss, NC $45,954

Roaring Gap, NC $45,190

Fayetteville, NC $44,638

Fort Bragg, NC $44,776

Pope Army Airfield, NC $44,872

Aberdeen, NC $45,190

Autryville, NC $44,722

Timberlake, NC $46,135

Barnesville, NC $44,734

Bladenboro, NC $44,767

Bunnlevel, NC $45,683

Calypso, NC $45,526

Cameron, NC $45,393

Carthage, NC $45,377

Clinton, NC $45,162

Cordova, NC $45,114

Cumberland, NC $45,071

Dublin, NC $44,731

Dudley, NC $45,725

Dunn, NC $45,760

Elizabethtown, NC $44,788

Ellerbe, NC $44,944

Erwin, NC $45,792

Fairmont, NC $44,759

Faison, NC $45,397

Falcon, NC $45,012

Gibson, NC $44,878

Godwin, NC $44,993

Hamlet, NC $44,976

Hoffman, NC $45,095

Hope Mills, NC $44,655

Kenansville, NC $45,081

Lakeview, NC $45,373

Laurel Hill, NC $44,959

Laurinburg, NC $44,921

Lemon Springs, NC $45,768

Linden, NC $45,092

Lumber Bridge, NC $44,731

Lumberton, NC $44,715

Marietta, NC $44,787

Marston, NC $44,964

Maxton, NC $44,668

Mount Olive, NC $45,351

Newton Grove, NC $45,749

Norman, NC $45,046

Olivia, NC $45,807

Orrum, NC $44,736

Pinehurst, NC $45,413

Parkton, NC $44,671

Pembroke, NC $44,659

Pinebluff, NC $45,227

Proctorville, NC $44,814

Raeford, NC $44,926

Red Springs, NC $44,829

Rex, NC $44,723

Rockingham, NC $44,970

Roseboro, NC $44,788

Rowland, NC $44,745

Saint Pauls, NC $44,713

Salemburg, NC $44,948

Shannon, NC $44,770

Southern Pines, NC $45,264

Spring Lake, NC $44,995

Stedman, NC $44,664

Tar Heel, NC $44,767

Turkey, NC $45,205

Vass, NC $45,280

Wade, NC $44,733

Wagram, NC $44,991

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	$56,838	$27.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$55,890	$27.0	18%
Energy & Utilities	$54,469	$26.0	15%
Financial Services	$54,469	$26.0	15%
Chemicals	$52,101	$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.

$43,876

Average $47,365/year

$51,254

$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	$51,254	$4,271	$986	$25
Average	$47,365	$3,947	$911	$23
25th Percentile	$43,876	$3,656	$844	$21

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