How much does a file clerk make in Indianapolis?
$38,130a year
Median yearly pay for file clerks in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area. That is $18.33 an hour or $3,178 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.33
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 191 of 252
- Jobs in the area
- 590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,390Median: $38,130Highest 10%: $58,050
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,390 | $17.01 | |
| 25th | $36,310 | $17.46 | |
| Median | $38,130 | $18.33 | |
| 75th | $49,920 | $24.00 | |
| 90th | $58,050 | $27.91 |
Other cities in Indiana
Median yearly pay for file clerks.
| Chicago, IL | $58,320 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $46,270 |
| Louisville, KY | $45,250 |
| Evansville, IN | $38,600 |
| South Bend, IN | $38,590 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $37,690 |
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Salaries for every job in Indianapolis, INFrequently asked questions
How much does a file clerk make an hour in Indianapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area is $18.33 ($38,130 a year).
Do file clerks make more in Indianapolis than the national average?
No: $38,130 against $43,600 nationally, 13% less.
How does Indianapolis compare with the rest of Indiana?
The median in Indiana is $39,740, so Indianapolis pays 4% less.
Where does Indianapolis rank for file clerk pay?
191 of 252 metro areas with data.
How much does a file clerk make starting out in Indianapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,390 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,050 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.