▼11%
$17.58
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
/ hour
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
10%
$12.82
MEDIAN
$17.58
90%
$23.68
The average hourly pay for an Administrative Clerk is $17.58 in 2025
Hourly Rate
$13 - $24
Bonus
$104 - $2k
Total Pay
$27k - $52k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Administrative Clerks?
What Do Administrative Clerks Do?
Administrative Clerk Tasks
- Answer phones and takes messages.
- Conduct information retrieval and data entry via the computer.
- Type correspondence, reports, and other materials.
- Compile, organize, and maintain records of business transactions.
- Maintain moderately complex indexes and files.
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How do Administrative Clerks Rate Their Jobs?
Based on 48 responses, the job of Administrative Clerk has received a job satisfaction rating of 4 out of 5. On average, Administrative Clerks are highly satisfied with their job.
Common Health Benefits for a Administrative Clerk
Medical
66%
Dental
59%
Vision
52%
None
34%
Gender Breakdown for Administrative Clerks
Female
84.5%
Male
15.5%
This data is based on 103 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Administrative Clerks
What is the highest pay for Administrative Clerks?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for an Administrative Clerk is $23.68 / hour
What is the lowest pay for Administrative Clerks?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for an Administrative Clerk is $12.82 / hour
How can Administrative Clerks increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as an Administrative Clerk is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are an Administrative Clerk that oversees more junior Administrative Clerks, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.