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Deli Clerk salary
Average deli clerk salary
$15.5
How much does a deli clerk make?
The average deli clerk salary in the United States is $32,240. Deli clerk salaries typically range between $24,000 and $43,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for deli clerks is $15.5 per hour.
Deli clerk salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Deli clerks earn the highest average salary in Washington.
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Deli Clerk Salaries By Experience Level
Deli Clerk salary estimates from across the web
Average deli clerk salary by state
Highest paying states for deli clerks
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $36,766 | $17.68 |
| 2 | Washington | $37,648 | $18.10 |
| 3 | Alaska | $34,109 | $16.40 |
| 4 | Minnesota | $34,328 | $16.50 |
| 5 | Ohio | $31,472 | $15.13 |
| 6 | Wisconsin | $31,449 | $15.12 |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | $31,327 | $15.06 |
| 8 | Nebraska | $31,137 | $14.97 |
| 9 | Colorado | $32,789 | $15.76 |
| 10 | Connecticut | $31,664 | $15.22 |
| 11 | Wyoming | $31,121 | $14.96 |
| 12 | Delaware | $31,378 | $15.09 |
| 13 | Michigan | $29,572 | $14.22 |
| 14 | New York | $32,173 | $15.47 |
| 15 | Nevada | $32,561 | $15.65 |
| 16 | Vermont | $31,564 | $15.18 |
| 17 | California | $36,743 | $17.66 |
| 18 | Indiana | $29,078 | $13.98 |
| 19 | District of Columbia | $37,331 | $17.95 |
| 20 | Rhode Island | $31,768 | $15.27 |
| 21 | Maine | $31,727 | $15.25 |
| 22 | Illinois | $31,276 | $15.04 |
| 23 | North Dakota | $30,877 | $14.84 |
| 24 | Arizona | $32,430 | $15.59 |
| 25 | Hawaii | $33,660 | $16.18 |
| 26 | South Dakota | $28,837 | $13.86 |
| 27 | Massachusetts | $31,508 | $15.15 |
| 28 | Iowa | $29,845 | $14.35 |
| 29 | New Hampshire | $30,280 | $14.56 |
| 30 | Kansas | $27,373 | $13.16 |
| 31 | Utah | $27,882 | $13.40 |
| 32 | Kentucky | $27,557 | $13.25 |
| 33 | New Mexico | $28,298 | $13.60 |
| 34 | Maryland | $30,264 | $14.55 |
| 35 | Idaho | $27,276 | $13.11 |
| 36 | North Carolina | $27,499 | $13.22 |
| 37 | Missouri | $26,557 | $12.77 |
| 38 | New Jersey | $27,950 | $13.44 |
| 39 | South Carolina | $26,791 | $12.88 |
| 40 | Virginia | $26,778 | $12.87 |
| 41 | Tennessee | $23,421 | $11.26 |
| 42 | West Virginia | $26,556 | $12.77 |
| 43 | Florida | $24,692 | $11.87 |
| 44 | Texas | $24,549 | $11.80 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $26,436 | $12.71 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $24,773 | $11.91 |
| 47 | Georgia | $25,133 | $12.08 |
| 48 | Montana | $26,260 | $12.63 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $23,511 | $11.30 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $21,104 | $10.15 |
| 51 | Alabama | $20,468 | $9.84 |
Highest paying cities for deli clerks
The highest-paying cities for deli clerks are Seattle, WA, Petaluma, CA, and Portland, OR.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle, WA | $37,705 | $18.13 |
| 2 | Petaluma, CA | $37,620 | $18.09 |
| 3 | Portland, OR | $36,744 | $17.67 |
| 4 | Minneapolis, MN | $34,353 | $16.52 |
| 5 | Reno, NV | $33,123 | $15.92 |
| 6 | Denver, CO | $32,830 | $15.78 |
| 7 | Glendale, AZ | $32,512 | $15.63 |
| 8 | Webster, NY | $32,480 | $15.62 |
| 9 | Appleton, WI | $31,685 | $15.23 |
| 10 | Medford, MA | $31,466 | $15.13 |
| 11 | Fargo, ND | $30,812 | $14.81 |
| 12 | Bowie, MD | $30,133 | $14.49 |
| 13 | Roseville, MI | $29,553 | $14.21 |
| 14 | Provo, UT | $27,823 | $13.38 |
| 15 | Chapel Hill, NC | $27,770 | $13.35 |
| 16 | Overland Park, KS | $27,356 | $13.15 |
| 17 | Meridian, ID | $27,311 | $13.13 |
| 18 | Lees Summit, MO | $26,784 | $12.88 |
| 19 | Missoula, MT | $26,409 | $12.70 |
| 20 | Mount Pleasant, SC | $26,358 | $12.67 |
Deli Clerks are the most in-demand in these five cities:
Deli Clerk salary details
A deli clerk's salary ranges from $24,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $43,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a deli clerk's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $43,000 | $3,583 | $21 |
| 75th Percentile | $37,000 | $3,083 | $18 |
| Average | $32,240 | $2,687 | $16 |
| 25th Percentile | $27,000 | $2,250 | $13 |
| 10th Percentile | $24,000 | $2,000 | $12 |
Highest paying deli clerk jobs
The highest paying types of deli clerks are catering assistant, seafood clerk, and food service associate.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen Staff | $29,816 | $2,485 | $14.33 | 154,513 |
| Sandwich Artist | $23,564 | $1,964 | $11.33 | 7,813 |
| Food Prep/Dishwasher | $29,964 | $2,497 | $14.41 | 113,200 |
| Food Service Worker | $28,753 | $2,396 | $13.82 | 169,323 |
| Kitchen Helper | $25,796 | $2,150 | $12.40 | 80,202 |
| Food Clerk | $29,967 | $2,497 | $14.41 | 113,838 |
Top companies hiring deli clerks now:
Which companies pay deli clerks the most?
Deli clerk salaries at United Natural Foods and Berkshire Country Day School are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average deli clerk salary at companies like Kohler Co. and Bristol Farms are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Natural Foods | $39,273 | $18.88 |
| 2 | Berkshire Country Day School | $38,620 | $18.57 |
| 3 | Kohler Co. | $36,369 | $17.49 |
| 4 | Bristol Farms | $34,682 | $16.67 |
| 5 | Albertsons | $34,622 | $16.65 |
| 6 | P&S Surgical Hospital | $34,364 | $16.52 |
| 7 | TPI | $34,259 | $16.47 |
| 8 | Bosselman Enterprises | $33,846 | $16.27 |
| 9 | Nugget Markets | $33,631 | $16.17 |
| 10 | Lunds & Byerlys | $33,068 | $15.90 |
| 11 | PCC Community Markets | $33,065 | $15.90 |
| 12 | Vallarta Supermarkets | $33,052 | $15.89 |
| 13 | Hy-Vee | $33,044 | $15.89 |
| 14 | Price Chopper Supermarkets-Market 32 | $33,003 | $15.87 |
| 15 | Flowers Baking Co. of San Antonio, LLC | $32,953 | $15.84 |
| 16 | Arden Group | $32,696 | $15.72 |
| 17 | Town & Country Markets | $32,576 | $15.66 |
| 18 | PLUM | $32,569 | $15.66 |
| 19 | TravelCenters of America | $32,503 | $15.63 |
| 20 | Kroger | $32,480 | $15.62 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Deli Clerk salary trends
The average deli clerk salary has risen by $8,410 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average deli clerk earned $23,830 annually, but today, they earn $32,240 a year. That works out to a 22% change in pay for deli clerks over the last decade.
Compare deli clerk salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average deli clerk salary over time
Compare deli clerk salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
- National Average
- Columbus, OH
Deli Clerk salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,200 | $15.50 | +4.9% |
| 2024 | $30,700 | $14.74 | +4.3% |
| 2023 | $29,300 | $14.11 | +4.2% |
| 2022 | $28,100 | $13.51 | +5.7% |
| 2021 | $26,500 | $12.75 | +5.9% |
Recently added deli clerk salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albertsons Company Inc. | Deli Clerk-University Place | University Place, WA | 12/17/2024 | $34,498 |
| Molliestones | Deli Clerk-(SF Bay Area Applicants Only). | Burlingame, CA | 12/16/2024 | $36,523 |
| Alex Lee | Deli Clerk 12Pm-9Pm Availability | Pawleys Island, SC | 12/16/2024 | $31,305 |
| BJs Wholesale Club | Deli Clerk | Palm Coast, FL | 12/16/2024 | $32,870 |
| BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. | Deli Clerk | Medford, OR | 12/16/2024 | $34,957 |
| Elsupermarkets | Dairy Deli Frozen Clerk | Pine, AZ | 12/16/2024 | $34,436 |
| Mother's Market & Kitchen, Inc. | Deli Clerk | Costa Mesa, CA | 12/15/2024 | $33,392 |
| BJ's Wholesale Club | Deli Clerk | Utica, NY | 12/15/2024 | $32,870 |
| Jewel-Osco | Deli Clerk- | Tacoma, WA | 12/15/2024 | $34,498 |
| Jewel-Osco | Deli Clerk- | Concord, CA | 12/15/2024 | $33,809 |
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