How much does a file clerk make in Albany?
$42,070a year
Median yearly pay for file clerks in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $20.23 an hour or $3,506 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.23
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 124 of 252
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,240Median: $42,070Highest 10%: $56,310
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,240 | $15.50 | |
| 25th | $36,110 | $17.36 | |
| Median | $42,070 | $20.23 | |
| 75th | $49,280 | $23.69 | |
| 90th | $56,310 | $27.07 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for file clerks.
| New York, NY | $44,710 |
| Buffalo, NY | $44,250 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $42,670 |
| Rochester, NY | $41,600 |
| Syracuse, NY | $39,990 |
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Salaries for every job in Albany, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a file clerk make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $20.23 ($42,070 a year).
Do file clerks make more in Albany than the national average?
No: $42,070 against $43,600 nationally, 4% less.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $44,340, so Albany pays 5% less.
Where does Albany rank for file clerk pay?
124 of 252 metro areas with data.
How much does a file clerk make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,310 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.