Financial Clerks, All Other pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,360 a year or less, while the top 10% make $97,420 or more. The middle half of other financial clerks in Washington earn between $62,180 and $84,690.
- $51K10th
- $62K25th
- $73KMedian
- $85K75th
- $97K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $73,730 | $6,144 | $35.45 |
| Median | $73,030 | $6,086 | $35.11 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $62,180 | $5,182 | $29.89 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $84,690 | $7,058 | $40.72 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Financial Clerks, All Other pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Other financial clerks in Washington earn 31% more than the U.S. average ($56,450). At the median the gap is +36% against the U.S. median of $53,830.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $73,730 | $73,030 | $51,360 | $97,420 | 300 |
| United States | $56,450 | $53,830 | $40,360 | $76,290 | 36,260 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Financial Clerks, All Other salary after taxes in Washington
On the average salary of $73,730, a single filer in Washington takes home about $57,353 a year, or $4,779 a month and $2,206 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $58,211 | $4,851 |
| Working in MD | $57,408 | $4,784 |
| Working in DC | $57,353 | $4,779 |
| Working in VA | $57,274 | $4,773 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for other financial clerks? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $73,730 buys what about $67,714 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 7.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Financial Clerks, All Other salary in nearby metro areas
- Baltimore, MD$59,070
- Charlottesville, VA$58,170
- Richmond, VA$60,280
- Harrisburg, PA$50,930
- Morgantown, WV$45,150
- Philadelphia, PA$58,740
Highest-paying cities for other financial clerks
Washington, DC pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($73,730).
- Washington, DC$73,730
- San Francisco, CA$72,460
- Charlotte, NC$69,800
- Trenton, NJ$66,460
- Los Angeles, CA$64,190
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Financial Clerks, All Other salary in Washington: questions
How much do other financial clerks make an hour in Washington?
$35.45 an hour on average, and $35.11 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other financial clerks salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,360 a year and the 25th percentile is $62,180, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other financial clerks take-home pay in Washington?
About $57,353 a year ($4,779 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $73,730.
Do other financial clerks earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 31% more than the U.S. average for this job ($56,450).
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 43-3099; area Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.8%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.41, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.41).
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