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

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

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

An Accounts Payable Processing Clerk's salary grows with experience: starting around $43,663 for beginners, reaching about $54,125 at mid-level, and approach $86,966 for experts.

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

Accounts Payable Processing Clerk salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Accounts Payable Processing Clerk roles are District of Columbia $56,036, California $55,823, Massachusetts $55,079. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Accounts Payable Processing Clerk level roles vary by specialization: Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk III: $56,230; Accounts Payable and Billing Clerk: $53,983; Accounts Payable Clerk: $52,427; Accounts Payable & Purchasing Clerk: $52,386; Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk II: $51,988.

Accounts Payable Processing Clerk Salary in Vermont

How much does an Accounts Payable Processing Clerk make in Vermont? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Accounts Payable Processing Clerk in Vermont is $49,674 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $57,464
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $46,015 to $53,752
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $42,684

10% $42,684

50% (Median) $49,674

90% $57,464

Accounts Payable Processing Clerk Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$53,752	$4,479	$1,034	$26
Average	$49,674	$4,140	$955	$24
25th Percentile	$46,015	$3,835	$885	$22

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Key Factors That Influence Accounts Payable Processing Clerk Salaries

An Accounts Payable Processing 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 Processing Clerk Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Accounts Payable Processing 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): $43,663
Early Career (1-2 years): $48,824
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $54,125
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $71,094
Expert (over 8 years): $86,966

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Accounts Payable Clerk I	less than 1 year	$43,663
Accounts Payable Processing Clerk	1-2 years	$48,824
Accounts Payable Clerk III	2-4 years	$54,125
Accounts Payable Supervisor	5-8 years	$71,094
Accounts Payable Senior Supervisor	over 8 years	$86,966

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

District of Columbia: $56,036.
California: $55,823.
Massachusetts: $55,079.

District of Columbia $56,036 California $55,823 Massachusetts $55,079 Washington $54,877 New Jersey $54,857 Alaska $54,786 Connecticut $54,087 New York $53,804

Hawaii $52,898 Rhode Island $52,473 Maryland $52,184 Minnesota $51,790 Colorado $51,638 Illinois $51,587 Oregon $51,395 Delaware $51,253

New Hampshire $51,164 Virginia $50,965 Pennsylvania $50,383 Nevada $50,089 North Dakota $49,993 Michigan $49,841 Wisconsin $49,785 Vermont $49,674

Texas $49,365 Maine $49,345 Arizona $49,315 Ohio $49,279 Georgia $48,814 Indiana $48,581 Wyoming $48,535 Utah $48,464

Iowa $48,434 Kansas $48,191 Louisiana $48,120 North Carolina $48,095 Missouri $48,085 Florida $47,887 Montana $47,781 Nebraska $47,680

Kentucky $47,624 South Carolina $47,422 Tennessee $47,295 Idaho $47,245 New Mexico $46,875 Oklahoma $46,794 Alabama $46,496 South Dakota $45,995

Arkansas $45,721 West Virginia $45,575 Mississippi $45,134

Top Paying Cities for Accounts Payable Processing 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:

Adamant: $50,846
Barre: $50,922
Cabot: $50,810

Adamant, VT $50,846

Barre, VT $50,922

Cabot, VT $50,810

Calais, VT $50,855

East Barre, VT $50,845

East Calais, VT $50,846

East Montpelier, VT $50,880

Eden, VT $50,812

Eden Mills, VT $50,766

Graniteville, VT $50,919

Hyde Park, VT $50,887

Johnson, VT $50,951

Lake Elmore, VT $50,830

Marshfield, VT $50,819

Moretown, VT $50,955

Morrisville, VT $50,949

Moscow, VT $50,975

Northfield, VT $50,893

Northfield Falls, VT $51,131

North Hyde Park, VT $50,884

North Montpelier, VT $50,832

Plainfield, VT $50,825

Roxbury, VT $50,739

South Barre, VT $50,981

Waterbury, VT $50,970

Stowe, VT $50,977

Waitsfield, VT $50,948

Warren, VT $50,853

Washington, VT $50,754

Waterbury Center, VT $50,968

Websterville, VT $50,911

Williamstown, VT $50,852

Wolcott, VT $50,824

Woodbury, VT $50,774

Worcester, VT $50,824

Rutland, VT $50,823

Belmont, VT $50,666

Benson, VT $50,665

Bomoseen, VT $50,745

Brandon, VT $50,783

Bridport, VT $50,788

Castleton, VT $50,755

Center Rutland, VT $50,790

Chittenden, VT $50,673

Cuttingsville, VT $50,655

Danby, VT $50,742

East Middlebury, VT $50,816

East Poultney, VT $50,747

East Wallingford, VT $50,692

Fair Haven, VT $50,711

Florence, VT $50,693

Forest Dale, VT $50,785

Gaysville, VT $50,463

Granville, VT $50,701

Hancock, VT $50,693

Hydeville, VT $50,752

Killington, VT $50,687

Middlebury, VT $50,895

Middletown Springs, VT $50,720

Mount Holly, VT $50,673

North Clarendon, VT $50,747

Orwell, VT $50,742

Pawlet, VT $50,760

Pittsfield, VT $50,717

Pittsford, VT $50,765

Poultney, VT $50,756

Proctor, VT $50,812

Ripton, VT $50,753

Rochester, VT $50,727

Rupert, VT $50,722

Salisbury, VT $50,803

Shoreham, VT $50,760

Stockbridge, VT $50,670

Wallingford, VT $50,697

Wells, VT $50,762

West Pawlet, VT $50,779

West Rupert, VT $50,767

West Rutland, VT $50,736

Whiting, VT $50,762

Saint Johnsbury, VT $50,816

Albany, VT $50,787

Barnet, VT $50,762

Barton, VT $50,781

Beebe Plain, VT $50,797

Concord, VT $50,714

Coventry, VT $50,856

Craftsbury, VT $50,802

Craftsbury Common, VT $50,804

Danville, VT $50,773

Derby, VT $50,797

Derby Line, VT $50,759

East Burke, VT $50,757

East Charleston, VT $50,762

East Hardwick, VT $50,789

East Haven, VT $50,646

East Saint Johnsbury, VT $50,815

Glover, VT $50,766

Granby, VT $50,584

Greensboro, VT $50,749

Greensboro Bend, VT $50,781

Hardwick, VT $50,838

Irasburg, VT $50,769

Island Pond, VT $50,686

Lowell, VT $50,752

Lower Waterford, VT $50,810

Lyndon, VT $50,801

Lyndon Center, VT $50,858

Lyndonville, VT $50,803

Morgan, VT $50,711

Newport, VT $50,827

Newport Center, VT $50,762

North Concord, VT $50,630

North Troy, VT $50,769

Orleans, VT $50,750

Passumpsic, VT $50,819

Peacham, VT $50,717

Saint Johnsbury Center, VT $50,821

Sheffield, VT $50,731

Sutton, VT $50,727

Troy, VT $50,774

West Burke, VT $50,761

West Charleston, VT $50,737

West Danville, VT $50,776

Westfield, VT $50,736

West Glover, VT $50,771

Averill, VT $50,475

Beecher Falls, VT $50,803

Canaan, VT $50,676

Gilman, VT $50,899

Guildhall, VT $50,609

Lunenburg, VT $50,720

Norton, VT $50,576

North Bennington, VT $51,141

North Pownal, VT $51,244

Pownal, VT $51,273

White River Junction, VT $50,810

Ascutney, VT $50,833

Barnard, VT $50,694

Bethel, VT $50,726

Bradford, VT $50,779

Bridgewater, VT $50,746

Bridgewater Corners, VT $50,646

Brookfield, VT $50,775

Brownsville, VT $50,747

Chelsea, VT $50,746

Corinth, VT $50,732

East Corinth, VT $50,754

East Randolph, VT $50,763

East Ryegate, VT $50,719

East Thetford, VT $50,782

Fairlee, VT $50,727

Groton, VT $50,741

Hartford, VT $50,942

Hartland, VT $50,764

Hartland Four Corners, VT $50,762

Mc Indoe Falls, VT $50,892

Newbury, VT $50,735

North Hartland, VT $50,800

North Pomfret, VT $50,713

North Thetford, VT $50,781

Norwich, VT $50,771

Plymouth, VT $50,609

Post Mills, VT $50,770

Quechee, VT $50,822

Randolph, VT $50,813

Randolph Center, VT $50,787

Reading, VT $50,651

Sharon, VT $50,725

South Pomfret, VT $50,676

South Royalton, VT $50,739

South Ryegate, VT $50,749

South Strafford, VT $50,737

South Woodstock, VT $50,664

Strafford, VT $50,693

Taftsville, VT $50,826

Thetford, VT $50,782

Thetford Center, VT $50,729

Topsham, VT $50,714

Tunbridge, VT $50,723

Vershire, VT $50,699

Wells River, VT $50,753

West Fairlee, VT $50,846

West Hartford, VT $50,714

West Newbury, VT $50,733

West Topsham, VT $50,754

Wilder, VT $50,944

Windsor, VT $50,784

Woodstock, VT $50,722

Bellows Falls, VT $50,907

Cambridgeport, VT $50,849

Cavendish, VT $50,680

Chester, VT $50,731

Chester Depot, VT $50,713

Grafton, VT $50,692

Londonderry, VT $50,783

Ludlow, VT $50,706

North Springfield, VT $50,884

Perkinsville, VT $50,745

Peru, VT $50,730

Proctorsville, VT $50,689

Saxtons River, VT $50,897

South Londonderry, VT $50,815

Springfield, VT $50,859

Westminster, VT $50,907

Westminster Station, VT $50,910

Weston, VT $50,678

Shaftsbury, VT $51,080

Brattleboro, VT $51,011

Bondville, VT $50,800

East Dover, VT $50,903

Jacksonville, VT $51,031

Jamaica, VT $50,801

Marlboro, VT $51,264

Newfane, VT $50,870

Putney, VT $50,859

Readsboro, VT $51,270

South Newfane, VT $50,888

Stamford, VT $51,233

Townshend, VT $50,824

Vernon, VT $51,167

Wardsboro, VT $50,861

West Dover, VT $50,944

West Dummerston, VT $50,883

West Halifax, VT $50,961

West Townshend, VT $50,756

West Wardsboro, VT $50,757

Whitingham, VT $51,013

Williamsville, VT $50,883

Wilmington, VT $50,982

Burlington, VT $51,121

South Burlington, VT $51,118

Winooski, VT $51,121

Colchester, VT $51,121

Alburgh, VT $50,866

Bakersfield, VT $50,942

Belvidere Center, VT $50,757

Bristol, VT $50,952

Cambridge, VT $51,013

Charlotte, VT $51,052

East Berkshire, VT $50,893

East Fairfield, VT $50,969

Enosburg Falls, VT $50,828

Essex, VT $51,082

Essex Junction, VT $51,086

Fairfax, VT $51,017

Fairfield, VT $50,968

Ferrisburgh, VT $50,995

Franklin, VT $50,831

Grand Isle, VT $51,022

Highgate Center, VT $50,874

Highgate Springs, VT $50,900

Hinesburg, VT $51,051

Huntington, VT $51,013

Isle La Motte, VT $50,930

Jeffersonville, VT $50,979

Jericho, VT $51,040

Jonesville, VT $51,051

Milton, VT $51,064

Monkton, VT $51,010

Montgomery, VT $50,828

Montgomery Center, VT $50,766

New Haven, VT $50,946

North Ferrisburgh, VT $51,018

North Hero, VT $50,968

Richford, VT $50,819

Richmond, VT $51,046

Saint Albans, VT $50,990

Saint Albans Bay, VT $50,984

Shelburne, VT $51,099

Sheldon, VT $50,930

Sheldon Springs, VT $51,055

South Hero, VT $51,068

Starksboro, VT $50,982

Swanton, VT $50,921

Underhill, VT $51,028

Underhill Center, VT $51,030

Vergennes, VT $50,931

Waterville, VT $50,948

Westford, VT $51,054

Williston, VT $51,092

Montpelier, VT $50,914

Bennington, VT $51,179

Arlington, VT $50,998

Dorset, VT $50,800

East Arlington, VT $50,781

East Dorset, VT $50,801

Manchester, VT $50,938

Manchester Center, VT $50,905

Accounts Payable Processing Clerk Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Accounts Payable Processing 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 Processing Clerk positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Accounts Payable Processing Clerk as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Accounts Payable Processing Clerk

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$59,609	$29.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$58,615	$28.0	18%
Energy & Utilities	$57,125	$27.0	15%
Financial Services	$57,125	$27.0	15%
Chemicals	$54,641	$26.0	10%

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

Understanding how an Accounts Payable Processing 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.

$46,015

Average $49,674/year

$53,752

$3,835

Average $4,140/month

$4,479

$885

Average $955/week

$1,034

$22

Average $24/hour

$26

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$53,752	$4,479	$1,034	$26
Average	$49,674	$4,140	$955	$24
25th Percentile	$46,015	$3,835	$885	$22

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