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How much does a file clerk make in Virginia Beach?

$41,050a year

Median yearly pay for file clerks in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area. That is $19.74 an hour or $3,421 a month.

Hourly
$19.74
Vs. national median
-6%
Rank among cities
143 of 252
Jobs in the area
330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,750Median: $41,050Highest 10%: $51,910
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$31,750$15.26
25th$36,410$17.50
Median$41,050$19.74
75th$48,960$23.54
90th$51,910$24.96

Other cities in Virginia

Median yearly pay for file clerks.

Richmond, VA$47,020
Washington, DC$43,270
Roanoke, VA$37,950
Harrisonburg, VA$25,810
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Related jobs in Virginia Beach

Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$67,620
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$63,970
Production$63,240
Brokerage Clerk$62,870
Postal Service Clerk$60,740
Postal Service Mail Carrier$60,550
Postal Service Mail Sorter$59,490
Financial Clerk$57,110
Procurement Clerk$54,750
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$53,190
Salaries for every job in Virginia Beach, VA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a file clerk make an hour in Virginia Beach?

The median hourly pay in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area is $19.74 ($41,050 a year).

Do file clerks make more in Virginia Beach than the national average?

No: $41,050 against $43,600 nationally, 6% less.

How does Virginia Beach compare with the rest of Virginia?

The median in Virginia is $39,900, so Virginia Beach pays 3% more.

Where does Virginia Beach rank for file clerk pay?

143 of 252 metro areas with data.

How much does a file clerk make starting out in Virginia Beach?

The lowest-paid 10% make $31,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $51,910 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.