Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Professional I Salary in the United States

How much does an Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Professional I make in the United States? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Professional I in the United States is $45,567 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $53,276
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $41,746 to $49,602
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,267

Key Factors That Influence Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Professional I Salaries

An Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Professional I'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 Receivable/Accounts Payable Professional I Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Professional I'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): $44,726
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $50,514
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $56,387
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $74,558
  • Expert (over 8 years): $89,222
Job RoleYears of ExperienceAverage Salary
Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Professional I less than 1 year $44,726
Accounts Receivable Clerk II 1-2 years $50,514
Accounts Receivable Clerk III 2-4 years $56,387
Accounts Receivable Supervisor 5-8 years $74,558
Accounts Receivable Senior Supervisor over 8 years $89,222

Top Paying Cities for Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Professional I

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:

  • San Jose: $57,473
  • San Francisco: $56,844
  • Oakland: $55,646

Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Professional I Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Professional I 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 Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Professional positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or MFG Nondurable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Professional I as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Professional I

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology $54,680 $26.0 20%
Financial Services $52,401 $25.0 15%
Energy & Utilities $50,123 $24.0 10%
Internet $50,123 $24.0 10%
Pharmaceuticals $50,123 $24.0 10%

Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Professional I Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Professional I'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.

  • Hourly
  • Monthly
  • Weekly
  • Yearly
  • Table View
Last Updated on September 01, 2026
$41,746
Average $45,567/year
$49,602
$3,479
Average $3,797/month
$4,134
$803
Average $876/week
$954
$20
Average $22/hour
$24
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $49,602 $4,134 $954 $24
Average $45,567 $3,797 $876 $22
25th Percentile $41,746 $3,479 $803 $20

Most common benefits for Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Professional I

  • Social Security
  • 401 (k)
  • Disability
  • Healthcare
  • Pension
  • Time Off (days)

Common company salaries for Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Professional I

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FAQ about Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Professional I

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Professional I?

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

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