What are the main factors that influence a Clerical Support Specialist'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 Clerical Support Specialist?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Clerical Support Specialist roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Clerical Support Specialist's salary?

A Clerical Support Specialist's salary grows with experience: starting around $39,407 for beginners, reaching about $42,500 at mid-level, and approach $44,742 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Clerical Support Specialist?

Clerical Support Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Clerical Support Specialist roles are District of Columbia $47,334, California $47,154, Massachusetts $46,526. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Clerical Support Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Clerical Support Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Clerical Support Supervisor: $66,200; Clerical Supervisor: $66,136; Clerical Support - Advertising: $50,901; Clerical Support - Senior: $48,560; Clerical Support Specialist III: $46,890.

Clerical Support Specialist Salary in Virginia

How much does a Clerical Support Specialist make in Virginia? As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for a Clerical Support Specialist in Virginia is $43,050 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

However, a Clerical Support Specialist's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $48,870
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $38,536 to $46,096
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $34,426

10% $34,426

50% (Median) $43,050

90% $48,870

Clerical Support Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$46,096	$3,841	$886	$22
Average	$43,050	$3,587	$828	$21
25th Percentile	$38,536	$3,211	$741	$19

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Key Factors That Influence Clerical Support Specialist Salaries

A Clerical Support Specialist'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 Clerical Support Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Clerical Support Specialist'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): $39,407
Early Career (1-2 years): $39,803
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $42,500
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $44,023
Expert (over 8 years): $44,742

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Clerical Support Specialist	less than 1 year	$39,407
Early Career Level Clerical Support Specialist	1-2 years	$39,803
Mid-Level Level Clerical Support Specialist	2-4 years	$42,500
Senior-Level Level Clerical Support Specialist	5-8 years	$44,023
Expert Level Clerical Support Specialist	over 8 years	$44,742

How Do Clerical Support Specialist 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 Clerical Support Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $47,334.
California: $47,154.
Massachusetts: $46,526.

District of Columbia $47,334 California $47,154 Massachusetts $46,526 Washington $46,355 New Jersey $46,337 Alaska $46,278 Connecticut $45,688 New York $45,448

Hawaii $44,683 Rhode Island $44,324 Maryland $44,080 Minnesota $43,747 Colorado $43,619 Illinois $43,576 Oregon $43,413 Delaware $43,294

New Hampshire $43,218 Virginia $43,050 Pennsylvania $42,558 Nevada $42,310 North Dakota $42,229 Michigan $42,101 Wisconsin $42,054 Vermont $41,960

Texas $41,699 Maine $41,682 Arizona $41,656 Ohio $41,626 Georgia $41,233 Indiana $41,036 Wyoming $40,998 Utah $40,938

Iowa $40,912 Kansas $40,707 Louisiana $40,647 North Carolina $40,626 Missouri $40,617 Florida $40,451 Montana $40,361 Nebraska $40,275

Kentucky $40,228 South Carolina $40,057 Tennessee $39,951 Idaho $39,908 New Mexico $39,596 Oklahoma $39,527 Alabama $39,275 South Dakota $38,852

Arkansas $38,621 West Virginia $38,497 Mississippi $38,125

Top Paying Cities for Clerical Support Specialist

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:

Ivanhoe: $39,591
Lambsburg: $39,676
Laurel Fork: $39,720

Ivanhoe, VA $39,591

Lambsburg, VA $39,676

Laurel Fork, VA $39,720

Marion, VA $39,385

Max Meadows, VA $39,654

Meadowview, VA $39,030

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $39,346

Rocky Gap, VA $39,368

Ruther Glen, VA $41,528

Sealston, VA $42,602

Sharps, VA $41,345

Spotsylvania, VA $41,916

Sparta, VA $41,696

Stafford, VA $43,833

Stratford, VA $42,154

Tappahannock, VA $41,601

Thornburg, VA $42,054

Unionville, VA $41,372

Village, VA $41,549

Warsaw, VA $41,696

Weems, VA $40,878

Sandy Point, VA $41,751

White Stone, VA $40,765

Wicomico Church, VA $41,062

Woodford, VA $41,882

Zacata, VA $42,024

Winchester, VA $41,826

Bentonville, VA $41,468

Berryville, VA $42,430

Boyce, VA $42,507

Brucetown, VA $41,854

Chester Gap, VA $42,259

Clear Brook, VA $41,644

Cross Junction, VA $40,293

Fishers Hill, VA $40,872

Flint Hill, VA $42,030

Front Royal, VA $42,055

Gore, VA $40,519

Hume, VA $42,599

Huntly, VA $42,101

Strasburg, VA $40,713

Linden, VA $42,702

Markham, VA $42,693

Maurertown, VA $40,159

Middletown, VA $41,508

Millwood, VA $42,431

Rileyville, VA $41,003

Earlysville, VA $40,402

Esmont, VA $40,029

Faber, VA $39,851

Fishersville, VA $40,222

Free Union, VA $40,336

Gordonsville, VA $40,759

Greenwood, VA $40,174

Ivy, VA $40,420

Keene, VA $40,190

Keswick, VA $40,499

Locust Dale, VA $40,941

Lovingston, VA $39,424

Lyndhurst, VA $39,721

Montpelier Station, VA $40,768

Nellysford, VA $39,767

North Garden, VA $40,151

Orange, VA $41,167

Palmyra, VA $40,517

Piney River, VA $39,240

Quinque, VA $40,505

Roseland, VA $39,391

Ruckersville, VA $40,489

Schuyler, VA $39,888

Shipman, VA $39,418

Somerset, VA $40,770

Stanardsville, VA $40,371

Troy, VA $40,561

Tyro, VA $39,499

Waynesboro, VA $40,284

White Hall, VA $40,356

Woodberry Forest, VA $40,928

Achilles, VA $40,306

Amelia Court House, VA $41,054

Ark, VA $40,562

Arvonia, VA $40,202

Ashland, VA $41,454

Aylett, VA $41,473

Barhamsville, VA $40,876

Beaumont, VA $41,045

Beaverdam, VA $41,450

Bena, VA $40,294

Bohannon, VA $40,459

Bremo Bluff, VA $40,464

Bruington, VA $41,390

Bumpass, VA $41,387

Cardinal, VA $40,477

Cartersville, VA $40,798

Charles City, VA $41,132

Christchurch, VA $40,796

Church View, VA $40,891

Cobbs Creek, VA $40,590

Columbia, VA $40,692

Crozier, VA $41,318

Cumberland, VA $40,466

Deltaville, VA $40,623

Diggs, VA $40,475

Redwood, VA $39,390

Rich Creek, VA $39,525

Ridgeway, VA $39,800

Riner, VA $39,521

Ripplemead, VA $39,418

Rocky Mount, VA $39,426

Salem, VA $39,234

Sandy Level, VA $39,510

Shawsville, VA $39,355

Spencer, VA $39,791

Staffordsville, VA $39,592

Stanleytown, VA $39,865

Stuart, VA $39,780

Thaxton, VA $39,308

Troutville, VA $39,293

Union Hall, VA $39,433

Vesta, VA $39,730

Villamont, VA $39,288

Vinton, VA $39,214

Wirtz, VA $39,311

Woolwine, VA $39,702

Bristol, VA $38,247

Abingdon, VA $38,814

Andover, VA $38,699

Appalachia, VA $38,699

Bee, VA $39,177

Ben Hur, VA $38,859

Big Stone Gap, VA $38,354

Birchleaf, VA $39,216

Blackwater, VA $38,402

Castlewood, VA $38,514

Cleveland, VA $38,981

Clinchco, VA $39,181

Clintwood, VA $39,137

Coeburn, VA $38,763

Damascus, VA $39,119

Dante, VA $38,984

Davenport, VA $39,253

Dryden, VA $38,479

Duffield, VA $38,154

Dungannon, VA $38,293

East Stone Gap, VA $38,435

Ewing, VA $39,350

Fort Blackmore, VA $38,048

Gate City, VA $37,788

Haysi, VA $39,405

Hiltons, VA $37,877

Honaker, VA $39,199

Jonesville, VA $38,954

Keokee, VA $38,593

Lebanon, VA $38,830

Mc Clure, VA $38,991

Mendota, VA $38,259

Nickelsville, VA $38,099

Nora, VA $38,889

Norton, VA $38,740

Pennington Gap, VA $38,584

Pound, VA $38,901

Rosedale, VA $39,156

Rose Hill, VA $39,281

Saint Charles, VA $38,810

Saint Paul, VA $38,759

Weber City, VA $37,672

Whitetop, VA $39,272

Wise, VA $38,844

Pulaski, VA $39,693

Atkins, VA $39,358

Austinville, VA $39,676

Barren Springs, VA $39,710

Bastian, VA $39,364

Bland, VA $39,456

Broadford, VA $39,323

Cana, VA $39,737

Ceres, VA $39,326

Chilhowie, VA $39,313

Cripple Creek, VA $39,491

Crockett, VA $39,481

Draper, VA $39,660

Dugspur, VA $39,689

Elk Creek, VA $39,463

Emory, VA $39,202

Fancy Gap, VA $39,703

Fries, VA $39,595

Galax, VA $39,660

Glade Spring, VA $39,124

Rural Retreat, VA $39,431

Saltville, VA $39,330

Speedwell, VA $39,457

Sugar Grove, VA $39,367

Tannersville, VA $39,299

Troutdale, VA $39,340

Willis, VA $39,668

Woodlawn, VA $39,684

Wytheville, VA $39,573

Staunton, VA $40,235

Augusta Springs, VA $40,065

Bacova, VA $39,877

Blue Grass, VA $39,892

Brownsburg, VA $39,654

Buena Vista, VA $39,329

Churchville, VA $40,347

Clifton Forge, VA $39,742

Covington, VA $39,526

Craigsville, VA $40,069

Crimora, VA $40,388

Deerfield, VA $40,101

Doe Hill, VA $40,066

Fairfield, VA $39,596

Fort Defiance, VA $40,418

Glen Wilton, VA $39,591

Goshen, VA $39,897

Greenville, VA $39,872

Grottoes, VA $40,425

Head Waters, VA $40,133

Hot Springs, VA $39,765

Iron Gate, VA $39,810

Lexington, VA $39,665

Low Moor, VA $39,717

Mc Dowell, VA $40,082

Middlebrook, VA $39,882

Millboro, VA $39,913

Mint Spring, VA $40,082

Montebello, VA $39,518

Monterey, VA $39,967

Mount Sidney, VA $40,436

Mustoe, VA $40,033

New Hope, VA $40,412

Port Republic, VA $40,404

Raphine, VA $39,702

Rockbridge Baths, VA $39,741

Selma, VA $39,756

Steeles Tavern, VA $39,784

Stuarts Draft, VA $39,933

Swoope, VA $40,164

Verona, VA $40,436

Vesuvius, VA $39,429

Warm Springs, VA $39,889

West Augusta, VA $40,188

Weyers Cave, VA $40,446

Williamsville, VA $40,104

Lynchburg, VA $38,741

Altavista, VA $39,108

Alton, VA $39,963

Amherst, VA $39,004

Appomattox, VA $39,074

Bedford, VA $39,313

Big Island, VA $39,097

Blairs, VA $39,954

Brookneal, VA $39,263

Buffalo Junction, VA $40,089

Callands, VA $39,760

Chatham, VA $39,793

Clifford, VA $39,063

Clover, VA $39,865

Cluster Springs, VA $40,087

Coleman Falls, VA $38,901

Concord, VA $38,794

Crystal Hill, VA $39,804

Danville, VA $39,985

Hillsville, VA $39,737

Carson, VA $41,268

Hiwassee, VA $39,606

Independence, VA $39,469

Annandale, VA $46,962

Burke, VA $46,522

Dumfries, VA $45,160

Dunn Loring, VA $47,022

Fairfax, VA $46,320

Fairfax Station, VA $46,194

Falls Church, VA $47,063

Fort Belvoir, VA $46,494

Great Falls, VA $46,321

Greenway, VA $47,062

Lorton, VA $46,231

Merrifield, VA $46,914

Mc Lean, VA $47,058

West Mclean, VA $47,062

Mount Vernon, VA $46,668

Newington, VA $46,561

Dry Fork, VA $39,876

Brooke, VA $43,514

Evington, VA $38,956

Forest, VA $38,880

Gladstone, VA $39,108

Gladys, VA $39,109

Glasgow, VA $39,359

Goode, VA $39,008

Gretna, VA $39,509

Halifax, VA $39,951

Howardsville, VA $39,887

Hurt, VA $39,288

Java, VA $39,747

Ararat, VA $39,727

Axton, VA $39,850

Bassett, VA $39,821

Belspring, VA $39,614

Bent Mountain, VA $39,278

Blacksburg, VA $39,427

Blue Ridge, VA $39,265

Boones Mill, VA $39,250

Buchanan, VA $39,397

Callaway, VA $39,353

Christiansburg, VA $39,431

Cascade, VA $39,815

Catawba, VA $39,330

Check, VA $39,414

Claudville, VA $39,703

Cloverdale, VA $39,192

Collinsville, VA $39,953

Copper Hill, VA $39,362

Critz, VA $39,767

Daleville, VA $39,232

Dublin, VA $39,635

Eagle Rock, VA $39,511

Eggleston, VA $39,556

Elliston, VA $39,322

Ferrum, VA $39,573

Fieldale, VA $39,896

Fincastle, VA $39,354

Floyd, VA $39,576

Glade Hill, VA $39,400

Glen Lyn, VA $39,429

Goodview, VA $39,261

Hardy, VA $39,244

Henry, VA $39,632

Huddleston, VA $39,390

Keeling, VA $39,914

Chester, VA $41,462

Chesterfield, VA $41,437

Church Road, VA $41,301

Colonial Heights, VA $41,479

Courtland, VA $40,482

Dendron, VA $40,603

Dewitt, VA $41,168

Dinwiddie, VA $41,281

Disputanta, VA $41,314

Dolphin, VA $40,716

Drewryville, VA $40,393

Ebony, VA $40,115

Elberon, VA $40,436

Emporia, VA $40,484

Ford, VA $41,204

Franklin, VA $40,358

Freeman, VA $40,707

Gasburg, VA $40,201

Hopewell, VA $41,393

Ivor, VA $40,422

Jarratt, VA $40,834

Lawrenceville, VA $40,565

Mc Kenney, VA $41,060

Meredithville, VA $40,506

Newsoms, VA $40,224

Prince George, VA $41,432

Rawlings, VA $40,902

Sedley, VA $40,536

Skippers, VA $40,323

Spring Grove, VA $40,823

Stony Creek, VA $41,058

Surry, VA $40,337

Sussex, VA $40,966

Sutherland, VA $41,398

Valentines, VA $40,239

Wakefield, VA $40,588

Warfield, VA $40,936

Waverly, VA $40,907

White Plains, VA $40,216

Wilsons, VA $41,082

Yale, VA $40,800

Zuni, VA $40,407

Claremont, VA $40,878

Farmville, VA $40,111

Baskerville, VA $40,045

Indian Valley, VA $39,634

Mc Coy, VA $39,548

Martinsville, VA $39,887

Meadows Of Dan, VA $39,740

Moneta, VA $39,326

Montvale, VA $39,325

Narrows, VA $39,548

Newbern, VA $39,583

New Castle, VA $39,356

Newport, VA $39,446

New River, VA $39,692

Oriskany, VA $39,433

Paint Bank, VA $39,371

Parrott, VA $39,567

Patrick Springs, VA $39,812

Pearisburg, VA $39,588

Pembroke, VA $39,587

Penhook, VA $39,531

Pilot, VA $39,445

Pittsville, VA $39,511

Radford, VA $39,647

Long Island, VA $39,257

Lowry, VA $39,082

Lynch Station, VA $39,261

Madison Heights, VA $38,742

Monroe, VA $38,935

Naruna, VA $39,139

Nathalie, VA $39,612

Natural Bridge, VA $39,483

Natural Bridge Station, VA $39,313

Nelson, VA $40,148

Norwood, VA $39,258

Ringgold, VA $39,928

Rustburg, VA $38,831

Scottsburg, VA $40,006

Scottsville, VA $40,222

South Boston, VA $40,041

Spout Spring, VA $38,902

Sutherlin, VA $39,932

Sweet Briar, VA $38,856

Vernon Hill, VA $39,885

Virgilina, VA $40,053

Wingina, VA $39,491

Amonate, VA $39,403

Bandy, VA $39,317

Big Rock, VA $39,530

Bishop, VA $39,320

Bluefield, VA $39,442

Boissevain, VA $39,345

Breaks, VA $39,466

Burkes Garden, VA $39,361

Cedar Bluff, VA $39,418

Doran, VA $39,580

Falls Mills, VA $39,345

Grundy, VA $39,597

Horsepen, VA $39,336

Hurley, VA $39,393

Jewell Ridge, VA $39,418

Keen Mountain, VA $39,572

Mavisdale, VA $39,422

Maxie, VA $39,538

North Tazewell, VA $39,412

Oakwood, VA $39,594

Pilgrims Knob, VA $39,487

Pocahontas, VA $39,358

Pounding Mill, VA $39,473

Raven, VA $39,561

Red Ash, VA $39,598

Richlands, VA $39,576

Rowe, VA $39,437

Shortt Gap, VA $39,525

Swords Creek, VA $39,425

Tazewell, VA $39,350

Vansant, VA $39,426

Whitewood, VA $39,431

Wolford, VA $39,438

Boydton, VA $40,131

Bracey, VA $40,234

Brodnax, VA $40,389

Buckingham, VA $39,682

Burkeville, VA $40,296

Charlotte Court House, VA $39,719

Chase City, VA $39,924

Clarksville, VA $40,202

Crewe, VA $40,553

Cullen, VA $39,600

Dillwyn, VA $40,078

Drakes Branch, VA $39,920

Dundas, VA $40,514

Evergreen, VA $39,112

Fort Mitchell, VA $39,920

Green Bay, VA $40,074

Hampden Sydney, VA $40,172

Kenbridge, VA $40,297

Keysville, VA $39,916

La Crosse, VA $40,172

Lunenburg, VA $39,992

Meherrin, VA $39,996

Nottoway, VA $40,491

Pamplin, VA $39,468

Phenix, VA $39,290

Prospect, VA $39,716

Randolph, VA $39,783

Red House, VA $39,175

Red Oak, VA $39,976

Rice, VA $40,347

Saxe, VA $39,889

Skipwith, VA $40,004

South Hill, VA $40,157

Victoria, VA $40,133

Wylliesburg, VA $39,940

Roanoke, VA $39,164

Wachapreague, VA $40,665

Wardtown, VA $40,586

Wattsville, VA $40,703

Willis Wharf, VA $40,653

Windsor, VA $40,307

Withams, VA $40,671

Norfolk, VA $40,100

Newport News, VA $40,190

Fort Eustis, VA $40,206

Hampton, VA $40,215

Fort Monroe, VA $40,192

Poquoson, VA $40,201

Yorktown, VA $40,249

Lackey, VA $40,265

Seaford, VA $40,216

Portsmouth, VA $40,111

Fort Lee, VA $41,477

Petersburg, VA $41,477

Virginia State University, VA $41,477

Alberta, VA $40,657

Ammon, VA $41,202

Blackstone, VA $40,853

Boykins, VA $40,272

Branchville, VA $40,176

Capron, VA $40,470

Round Hill, VA $43,483

Catharpin, VA $45,113

Delaplane, VA $43,029

Ashburn, VA $45,299

Chantilly, VA $45,776

Gainesville, VA $44,745

Hamilton, VA $44,070

Lincoln, VA $44,026

Sterling, VA $45,851

Haymarket, VA $44,703

Herndon, VA $46,019

Leesburg, VA $44,588

Lovettsville, VA $43,600

Nokesville, VA $44,801

Upperville, VA $43,171

Warrenton, VA $43,328

Reston, VA $46,284

Waterford, VA $43,997

The Plains, VA $44,121

Doswell, VA $41,468

Dutton, VA $40,581

Fork Union, VA $40,588

Foster, VA $40,450

Glen Allen, VA $41,561

Gloucester, VA $40,538

Gloucester Point, VA $40,293

Goochland, VA $41,108

Grimstead, VA $40,552

Gum Spring, VA $41,108

Gwynn, VA $40,552

Hadensville, VA $41,044

Hallieford, VA $40,540

Hanover, VA $41,476

Hardyville, VA $40,660

Hartfield, VA $40,674

Hayes, VA $40,318

Henrico, VA $41,592

Hudgins, VA $40,520

Jamaica, VA $41,027

Jamestown, VA $40,411

Jetersville, VA $40,583

Kents Store, VA $40,679

King And Queen Court House, VA $41,089

King William, VA $41,301

Lanexa, VA $41,025

Lightfoot, VA $40,609

Little Plymouth, VA $41,037

Locust Hill, VA $40,796

Louisa, VA $41,101

Macon, VA $41,148

Maidens, VA $41,265

Manakin Sabot, VA $41,400

Mannboro, VA $41,130

Manquin, VA $41,422

Maryus, VA $40,298

Mascot, VA $40,916

Mathews, VA $40,474

Burgess, VA $41,176

Accomac, VA $40,633

Assawoman, VA $40,650

Atlantic, VA $40,704

Battery Park, VA $40,195

Belle Haven, VA $40,610

Birdsnest, VA $40,533

Bloxom, VA $40,696

Cape Charles, VA $40,478

Capeville, VA $40,486

Carrollton, VA $40,191

Carrsville, VA $40,374

Cheriton, VA $40,481

Chesapeake, VA $40,206

Chincoteague Island, VA $40,730

Wallops Island, VA $40,700

Craddockville, VA $40,616

Davis Wharf, VA $40,608

Eastville, VA $40,497

Exmore, VA $40,592

Franktown, VA $40,547

Greenbackville, VA $40,823

Greenbush, VA $40,706

Hacksneck, VA $40,593

Hallwood, VA $40,685

Harborton, VA $40,693

Horntown, VA $40,754

Oak Hall, VA $40,670

Isle Of Wight, VA $40,281

Jamesville, VA $40,570

Jenkins Bridge, VA $40,691

Keller, VA $40,642

Locustville, VA $40,641

Machipongo, VA $40,527

Mappsville, VA $40,676

Marionville, VA $40,526

Mears, VA $40,655

Melfa, VA $40,647

Modest Town, VA $40,753

Nassawadox, VA $40,569

Nelsonia, VA $40,756

New Church, VA $40,741

Onancock, VA $40,682

Onley, VA $40,637

Oyster, VA $40,491

Painter, VA $40,617

Parksley, VA $40,704

Pungoteague, VA $40,635

Quinby, VA $40,528

Rescue, VA $40,193

Sanford, VA $40,747

Saxis, VA $40,754

Seaview, VA $40,482

Smithfield, VA $40,237

Suffolk, VA $40,219

Tangier, VA $40,855

Tasley, VA $40,724

Temperanceville, VA $40,685

Townsend, VA $40,490

Virginia Beach, VA $40,741

Dulles, VA $46,297

Aldie, VA $44,836

Amissville, VA $42,654

Arcola, VA $45,285

Manassas, VA $45,359

Marshall, VA $43,280

Middleburg, VA $44,076

Catlett, VA $44,282

Centreville, VA $45,542

Clifton, VA $45,926

Orlean, VA $42,890

Paeonian Springs, VA $44,281

Paris, VA $42,890

Philomont, VA $43,945

Purcellville, VA $43,619

Bluemont, VA $43,036

Bristow, VA $45,008

Broad Run, VA $44,207

Calverton, VA $44,106

Casanova, VA $44,180

Rectortown, VA $43,227

Mechanicsville, VA $41,508

Midlothian, VA $41,446

Millers Tavern, VA $41,504

Mineral, VA $41,354

Moon, VA $40,492

Moseley, VA $41,307

New Canton, VA $40,413

New Kent, VA $41,281

New Point, VA $40,390

Newtown, VA $41,631

Norge, VA $40,669

North, VA $40,527

Oilville, VA $41,317

Onemo, VA $40,441

Ordinary, VA $40,353

Port Haywood, VA $40,384

Powhatan, VA $41,180

Providence Forge, VA $41,210

Quinton, VA $41,422

Rockville, VA $41,364

Ruthville, VA $41,125

Saint Stephens Church, VA $41,499

Saluda, VA $40,812

Sandston, VA $41,518

Sandy Hook, VA $41,100

Schley, VA $40,449

Severn, VA $40,319

Shacklefords, VA $40,834

State Farm, VA $41,284

Stevensville, VA $41,186

Studley, VA $41,505

Susan, VA $40,400

Toano, VA $40,796

Topping, VA $40,760

Trevilians, VA $41,075

Richmond, VA $41,603

Urbanna, VA $40,954

Wake, VA $40,698

Walkerton, VA $41,245

Ware Neck, VA $40,465

Water View, VA $40,945

West Point, VA $41,086

White Marsh, VA $40,398

Wicomico, VA $40,326

Williamsburg, VA $40,396

Woods Cross Roads, VA $40,543

Montpelier, VA $41,302

Oakton, VA $46,427

Occoquan, VA $46,085

Quantico, VA $44,553

Springfield, VA $46,840

Triangle, VA $44,875

Vienna, VA $46,839

Woodbridge, VA $45,752

Arlington, VA $47,075

Fort Myer, VA $47,076

Mattaponi, VA $40,933

Dhs, VA $47,076

Fort Valley, VA $40,699

Star Tannery, VA $40,301

Stephens City, VA $41,842

Stephenson, VA $41,870

Toms Brook, VA $40,676

White Post, VA $42,202

Woodstock, VA $40,340

Culpeper, VA $41,672

Aroda, VA $40,652

Banco, VA $40,789

Bealeton, VA $43,143

Boston, VA $41,562

Brandy Station, VA $42,403

Brightwood, VA $40,997

Castleton, VA $42,019

Elkwood, VA $42,347

Etlan, VA $40,902

Goldvein, VA $43,334

Graves Mill, VA $40,596

Haywood, VA $40,986

Hood, VA $40,340

Jeffersonton, VA $42,876

Leon, VA $41,170

Lignum, VA $42,103

Madison, VA $40,593

Midland, VA $43,573

Mitchells, VA $41,340

Oakpark, VA $40,850

Pratts, VA $40,588

Radiant, VA $40,738

Rapidan, VA $41,106

Remington, VA $42,800

Reva, VA $41,215

Richardsville, VA $42,454

Rixeyville, VA $42,344

Rochelle, VA $40,576

Somerville, VA $43,656

Sperryville, VA $41,175

Stevensburg, VA $42,187

Sumerduck, VA $42,812

Syria, VA $40,439

Viewtown, VA $42,372

Washington, VA $41,897

Wolftown, VA $40,343

Woodville, VA $41,581

Harrisonburg, VA $40,508

Basye, VA $40,184

Bergton, VA $40,060

Bridgewater, VA $40,432

Broadway, VA $40,307

Criders, VA $40,132

Dayton, VA $40,294

Edinburg, VA $40,253

Elkton, VA $40,374

Alexandria, VA $47,070

Fredericksburg, VA $42,649

Bowling Green, VA $41,822

Burr Hill, VA $41,827

Callao, VA $41,586

Caret, VA $42,082

Center Cross, VA $41,366

Champlain, VA $41,986

Coles Point, VA $42,143

Colonial Beach, VA $42,380

Corbin, VA $42,118

Dahlgren, VA $43,770

Dogue, VA $42,352

Dunnsville, VA $41,515

Edwardsville, VA $41,229

Farnham, VA $41,351

Garrisonville, VA $44,129

Hague, VA $41,838

Hartwood, VA $42,773

Haynesville, VA $41,804

Heathsville, VA $41,191

Hustle, VA $42,011

Irvington, VA $40,861

Jersey, VA $42,410

Kilmarnock, VA $40,895

King George, VA $43,072

Kinsale, VA $41,758

Ladysmith, VA $41,580

Lancaster, VA $40,995

Laneview, VA $41,095

Lively, VA $41,033

Locust Grove, VA $41,839

Loretto, VA $42,019

Lottsburg, VA $41,508

Merry Point, VA $40,931

Milford, VA $41,668

Mollusk, VA $40,946

Montross, VA $42,112

Morattico, VA $41,159

Mount Holly, VA $41,972

Ninde, VA $43,168

Nuttsville, VA $41,118

Oldhams, VA $41,724

Ophelia, VA $41,198

Partlow, VA $41,941

Port Royal, VA $42,008

Rappahannock Academy, VA $42,016

Reedville, VA $41,167

Rhoadesville, VA $41,444

Rollins Fork, VA $42,378

Fulks Run, VA $40,207

Hinton, VA $40,170

Keezletown, VA $40,366

Lacey Spring, VA $40,386

Linville, VA $40,365

Luray, VA $40,494

Mc Gaheysville, VA $40,412

Mount Crawford, VA $40,414

Mount Jackson, VA $40,281

Mount Solon, VA $40,287

New Market, VA $40,375

Orkney Springs, VA $40,195

Penn Laird, VA $40,430

Quicksburg, VA $40,322

Pleasant Valley, VA $40,408

Shenandoah, VA $40,388

Singers Glen, VA $40,362

Stanley, VA $40,392

Timberville, VA $40,381

Charlottesville, VA $40,454

Afton, VA $40,006

Arrington, VA $39,210

Barboursville, VA $40,611

Batesville, VA $40,358

Covesville, VA $40,009

Crozet, VA $40,377

Dyke, VA $40,357

Ruby, VA $43,918

Clerical Support Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Clerical Support Specialist 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 Financial Services and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Clerical Support Specialist positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Clerical Support Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Clerical Support Specialist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$51,660	$25.0	20%
Software & Networking	$51,660	$25.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$49,507	$24.0	15%
Aerospace & Defense	$47,355	$23.0	10%
Biotechnology	$47,355	$23.0	10%

Clerical Support Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Clerical Support Specialist'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.

$38,536

Average $43,050/year

$46,096

$3,211

Average $3,587/month

$3,841

$741

Average $828/week

$886

$19

Average $21/hour

$22

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$46,096	$3,841	$886	$22
Average	$43,050	$3,587	$828	$21
25th Percentile	$38,536	$3,211	$741	$19

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