How much does a financial clerk make in Philadelphia?
$58,010a year
Median yearly pay for financial clerks in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $27.89 an hour or $4,834 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.89
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 22 of 96
- Jobs in the area
- 1,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,410Median: $58,010Highest 10%: $73,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,410 | $21.83 | |
| 25th | $51,190 | $24.61 | |
| Median | $58,010 | $27.89 | |
| 75th | $63,200 | $30.38 | |
| 90th | $73,680 | $35.42 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for financial clerks.
| Pittsburgh, PA | $52,480 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $50,790 |
Related jobs in Philadelphia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Meter Reader | $83,350 |
| Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant | $79,490 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker | $72,700 |
| Credit Authorizer | $63,400 |
| Production | $61,710 |
| Postal Service Clerk | $61,570 |
| Postal Service Mail Carrier | $61,480 |
| Brokerage Clerk | $61,010 |
| Eligibility Interviewer | $60,960 |
| Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk | $58,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a financial clerk make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $27.89 ($58,010 a year).
Do financial clerks make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
Yes: $58,010 against $53,830 nationally, 8% more.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $51,650, so Philadelphia pays 12% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for financial clerk pay?
22 of 96 metro areas with data.
How much does a financial clerk make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,410 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,680 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.