New Accounts Clerks pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,910 a year or less, while the top 10% make $68,120 or more. The middle half of new accounts clerks in Louisville earn between $39,410 and $50,700.
- $37K10th
- $39K25th
- $49KMedian
- $51K75th
- $68K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $47,480 | $3,957 | $22.83 |
| Median | $48,850 | $4,071 | $23.49 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $39,410 | $3,284 | $18.95 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $50,700 | $4,225 | $24.38 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
New Accounts Clerks pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
New accounts clerks in Louisville earn 8% more than the Kentucky average ($43,970) and 4% less than the U.S. average ($49,370). At the median the gap is +2% against the U.S. median of $47,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $47,480 | $48,850 | $36,910 | $68,120 | n/a |
| Kentucky | $43,970 | $43,990 | $36,900 | $50,700 | 240 |
| United States | $49,370 | $47,670 | $38,180 | $60,910 | 36,860 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
New Accounts Clerks salary after taxes in Louisville
On the average salary of $47,480, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $37,741 a year, or $3,145 a month and $1,452 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $38,936 | $3,245 |
| Working in KY | $37,741 | $3,145 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Is Louisville a good place for new accounts clerks? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Louisville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $47,480 buys what about $51,013 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 6.0 years of this average salary before tax.
New Accounts Clerks salary in nearby metro areas
- Cincinnati, OH$47,500
- Evansville, IN$41,770
- Indianapolis, IN$49,290
- Lafayette, IN$44,230
- Knoxville, TN$47,680
- Fort Wayne, IN$43,160
Highest-paying cities for new accounts clerks
New York, NY pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($60,190).
- New York, NY$60,190
- Washington, DC$58,980
- Los Angeles, CA$57,550
- Denver, CO$57,090
- San Diego, CA$56,750
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New Accounts Clerks salary in Louisville: questions
How much do new accounts clerks make an hour in Louisville?
$22.83 an hour on average, and $23.49 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level new accounts clerks salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,910 a year and the 25th percentile is $39,410, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the new accounts clerks take-home pay in Louisville?
About $37,741 a year ($3,145 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $47,480. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do new accounts clerks earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% less than the U.S. average for this job ($49,370).
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 43-4141; area Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.0%.
- 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). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
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