How much does an audit clerk make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $4,234 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $3,579
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $86,080 |
| 2. Germany | $73,860 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $65,120 |
| 8. Belgium estimate | $51,020 |
| 9. United States | $50,810 |
| 10. Austria estimate | $50,170 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $579 |
Similar jobs
Clerical support workers
- Accounts assistant$49,870
- Payroll clerk$58,260
- Stock coordinator$39,310
- Production line coordinator$59,650
- Transport clerks$50,340
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| District of Columbia | $77,420 |
| New York | $62,870 |
| New Jersey | $62,590 |
| Connecticut | $60,120 |
| Washington | $59,480 |
| California | $59,000 |
| Colorado | $57,680 |
| New Hampshire | $57,480 |
| Rhode Island | $56,150 |
| Massachusetts | $56,030 |
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| Delaware | $55,520 |
| Minnesota | $55,330 |
| Maine | $55,250 |
| Maryland | $54,760 |
| Oregon | $53,910 |
| North Carolina | $52,250 |
| Alaska | $51,480 |
| Arizona | $51,410 |
| North Dakota | $51,340 |
| Illinois | $51,190 |
| Hawaii | $50,660 |
| Texas | $50,640 |
| Nevada | $50,590 |
| Michigan | $50,130 |
| Vermont | $49,830 |
| Pennsylvania | $49,800 |
| Wisconsin | $49,710 |
| Ohio | $49,540 |
| Virginia | $49,500 |
| Indiana | $49,370 |
| Nebraska | $49,330 |
| Florida | $49,260 |
| Utah | $48,850 |
| Kentucky | $48,190 |
| Iowa | $47,950 |
| Idaho | $47,720 |
| Montana | $47,630 |
| Georgia | $47,220 |
| Missouri | $47,210 |
| Wyoming | $47,060 |
| South Dakota | $46,920 |
| South Carolina | $46,700 |
| Oklahoma | $46,640 |
| Tennessee | $46,410 |
| Kansas | $46,190 |
| Louisiana | $46,140 |
| Arkansas | $44,440 |
| New Mexico | $44,430 |
| West Virginia | $43,220 |
| Mississippi | $41,100 |
| Alabama | $39,330 |
Jobs in this group in the United States
Official name of each one and its median salary a year.
| Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk | $49,230 |
| Loan Interviewer and Clerk | $50,020 |
| New Accounts Clerk | $47,670 |
| Financial Clerk | $53,830 |
| Brokerage Clerk | $65,750 |
| Credit Authorizer | $50,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an audit clerk make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $4,234 a month, $50,810 a year.
How much does an audit clerk make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $38,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $73,510.
Which country pays an audit clerk the most?
Germany, with a median of $73,860 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays an audit clerk the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $77,420 a year.
Does an audit clerk make more in the United States or in Germany?
In Germany: $73,860 a year against $50,810 in the United States, 1.5 times more.
Who makes more, an audit clerk or a payroll clerk?
A payroll clerk: $58,260 a year against $50,810 for an audit clerk, 1.1 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate