Brokerage Clerks pay range in Allentown
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $53,730 a year or less, while the top 10% make $123,180 or more. The middle half of brokerage clerks in Allentown earn between $61,500 and $98,450.
- $54K10th
- $62K25th
- $77KMedian
- $98K75th
- $123K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $78,850 | $6,571 | $37.91 |
| Median | $76,950 | $6,412 | $37.00 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $61,500 | $5,125 | $29.57 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $98,450 | $8,204 | $47.33 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Brokerage Clerks pay in Allentown vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Brokerage clerks in Allentown earn 16% more than the Pennsylvania average ($67,760) and 8% more than the U.S. average ($72,850). At the median the gap is +17% against the U.S. median of $65,750.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown | $78,850 | $76,950 | $53,730 | $123,180 | 50 |
| Pennsylvania | $67,760 | $60,390 | $49,770 | $98,610 | 1,470 |
| United States | $72,850 | $65,750 | $50,260 | $102,010 | 35,940 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Brokerage Clerks salary after taxes in Allentown
On the average salary of $78,850, a single filer in Allentown takes home about $61,880 a year, or $5,157 a month and $2,380 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
The Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in PA | $61,880 | $5,157 |
| Working in NJ | $61,468 | $5,122 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Allentown a good place for brokerage clerks? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Allentown area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.0), so the average $78,850 buys what about $78,875 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Allentown ($48,990). A typical home costs $363,989, or 4.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Brokerage Clerks salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Allentown ranks 1st of 4 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Allentown$78,850
- Philadelphia$67,170
- Harrisburg$65,470
- Pittsburgh$64,800
Highest-paying cities for brokerage clerks
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($94,890).
- San Francisco, CA$94,890
- San Jose, CA$93,660
- New York, NY$87,500
- Bridgeport, CT$86,720
- Seattle, WA$82,540
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Brokerage Clerks salary in Allentown: questions
How much do brokerage clerks make an hour in Allentown?
$37.91 an hour on average, and $36.99 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level brokerage clerks salary in Allentown?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $53,730 a year and the 25th percentile is $61,500, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the brokerage clerks take-home pay in Allentown?
About $61,880 a year ($5,157 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $78,850. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do brokerage clerks earn more in Allentown than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% more than the U.S. average for this job ($72,850).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 43-4011; area Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ (10900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.55, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.55).
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