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Court Clerk salary
Average court clerk salary
$36,328
How much does a court clerk make?
The average court clerk salary in the United States is $36,328. Court clerk salaries typically range between $29,000 and $45,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for court clerks is $17.47 per hour.
Court clerk salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Court clerks earn the highest average salary in Washington.
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Court Clerk Salaries By Experience Level
Experience Level  | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level court clerk | $30,900 | $14.86 |
| Mid-level court clerk | $34,000 | $16.34 |
| Senior-level court clerk | $43,600 | $20.95 |
Court Clerk salary estimates from across the web
Average court clerk salary by state
Highest paying states for court clerks
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $54,151 | $26.03 |
| 2 | Oregon | $41,282 | $19.85 |
| 3 | California | $43,202 | $20.77 |
| 4 | Minnesota | $43,269 | $20.80 |
| 5 | Illinois | $47,922 | $23.04 |
| 6 | Wyoming | $43,035 | $20.69 |
| 7 | Ohio | $39,493 | $18.99 |
| 8 | Kentucky | $38,522 | $18.52 |
| 9 | Wisconsin | $38,104 | $18.32 |
| 10 | Michigan | $37,255 | $17.91 |
| 11 | Hawaii | $46,247 | $22.23 |
| 12 | Alaska | $38,383 | $18.45 |
| 13 | Utah | $36,674 | $17.63 |
| 14 | Colorado | $39,584 | $19.03 |
| 15 | Tennessee | $35,601 | $17.12 |
| 16 | West Virginia | $39,109 | $18.80 |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | $37,801 | $18.17 |
| 18 | South Carolina | $37,400 | $17.98 |
| 19 | North Dakota | $37,467 | $18.01 |
| 20 | South Dakota | $33,469 | $16.09 |
| 21 | Idaho | $34,621 | $16.64 |
| 22 | Oklahoma | $35,018 | $16.84 |
| 23 | New York | $36,064 | $17.34 |
| 24 | Maine | $36,531 | $17.56 |
| 25 | Arizona | $32,963 | $15.85 |
| 26 | Kansas | $32,166 | $15.46 |
| 27 | Connecticut | $33,254 | $15.99 |
| 28 | Georgia | $34,360 | $16.52 |
| 29 | Texas | $32,865 | $15.80 |
| 30 | Montana | $35,534 | $17.08 |
| 31 | Nebraska | $32,294 | $15.53 |
| 32 | New Jersey | $36,052 | $17.33 |
| 33 | Iowa | $33,230 | $15.98 |
| 34 | Delaware | $33,073 | $15.90 |
| 35 | Nevada | $33,986 | $16.34 |
| 36 | New Mexico | $31,872 | $15.32 |
| 37 | North Carolina | $32,252 | $15.51 |
| 38 | Rhode Island | $33,030 | $15.88 |
| 39 | Vermont | $32,321 | $15.54 |
| 40 | Indiana | $29,795 | $14.32 |
| 41 | Massachusetts | $32,834 | $15.79 |
| 42 | New Hampshire | $32,556 | $15.65 |
| 43 | Maryland | $32,937 | $15.84 |
| 44 | Missouri | $30,197 | $14.52 |
| 45 | Florida | $29,231 | $14.05 |
| 46 | Arkansas | $30,688 | $14.75 |
| 47 | District of Columbia | $32,850 | $15.79 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $30,266 | $14.55 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $30,482 | $14.65 |
| 50 | Virginia | $30,646 | $14.73 |
| 51 | Alabama | $27,110 | $13.03 |
Highest paying cities for court clerks
The highest-paying cities for court clerks are Edmonds, WA, Minneapolis, MN, and Loveland, CO.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edmonds, WA | $54,422 | $26.16 |
| 2 | Minneapolis, MN | $43,344 | $20.84 |
| 3 | Loveland, CO | $39,811 | $19.14 |
| 4 | Wausau, WI | $38,409 | $18.47 |
| 5 | Lancaster, PA | $37,774 | $18.16 |
| 6 | Rochester Hills, MI | $37,338 | $17.95 |
| 7 | Albany, NY | $35,709 | $17.17 |
| 8 | Bozeman, MT | $35,269 | $16.96 |
| 9 | Caldwell, ID | $34,673 | $16.67 |
| 10 | Atlanta, GA | $34,498 | $16.59 |
| 11 | Marana, AZ | $32,959 | $15.85 |
| 12 | Austin, TX | $32,835 | $15.79 |
| 13 | Topeka, KS | $32,345 | $15.55 |
Court Clerk salary details
A court clerk's salary ranges from $29,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $45,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a court clerk's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $45,000 | $3,750 | $22 |
| 75th Percentile | $40,000 | $3,333 | $19 |
| Average | $36,328 | $3,027 | $17 |
| 25th Percentile | $32,000 | $2,667 | $15 |
| 10th Percentile | $29,000 | $2,417 | $14 |
Highest paying court clerk jobs
The highest paying types of court clerks are process server, court administrator, and court officer.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice Internship | $31,029 | $2,586 | $14.92 | 47,436 |
| Legal Clerk | $35,152 | $2,929 | $16.90 | 74,069 |
| Clerk | $31,163 | $2,597 | $14.98 | 80,311 |
| Records Clerk | $29,795 | $2,483 | $14.32 | 101,023 |
| Deputy Clerk | $37,898 | $3,158 | $18.22 | 98,637 |
| Docket Clerk | $41,942 | $3,495 | $20.16 | 72,603 |
Top companies hiring court clerks now:
Which companies pay court clerks the most?
Court clerk salaries at Wayne County, Michigan and King County are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average court clerk salary at companies like City of Seattle and City of Tucson are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wayne County, Michigan | $51,926 | $24.96 |
| 2 | King County | $50,068 | $24.07 |
| 3 | City of Seattle | $47,389 | $22.78 |
| 4 | City of Tucson | $45,693 | $21.97 |
| 5 | City of Topeka | $45,653 | $21.95 |
| 6 | City of Atlanta | $45,165 | $21.71 |
| 7 | City of Spokane | $45,112 | $21.69 |
| 8 | Town of Marana | $44,196 | $21.25 |
| 9 | City of Austin | $44,004 | $21.16 |
| 10 | City of Laredo | $43,448 | $20.89 |
| 11 | City of Bozeman | $43,353 | $20.84 |
| 12 | City of Aurora | $42,861 | $20.61 |
| 13 | City of Ann Arbor | $42,776 | $20.57 |
| 14 | City Of Willoughby | $42,714 | $20.54 |
| 15 | City of Garden City | $42,580 | $20.47 |
| 16 | City of Glendale, CA | $42,238 | $20.31 |
| 17 | Loveland City Hall | $40,395 | $19.42 |
| 18 | City of Edmonds, Official City Account | $40,151 | $19.30 |
| 19 | Lincoln Holdings LLC | $39,991 | $19.23 |
| 20 | Oakland County, Michigan Government | $39,890 | $19.18 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Court Clerk salary trends
The average court clerk salary has risen by $5,885 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average court clerk earned $30,443 annually, but today, they earn $36,328 a year. That works out to a 12% change in pay for court clerks over the last decade.
Compare court clerk salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average court clerk salary over time
Compare court clerk salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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- Columbus, OH
Court Clerk salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $36,300 | $17.47 | +3.8% |
| 2024 | $35,000 | $16.80 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | $34,100 | $16.41 | +3.0% |
| 2022 | $33,100 | $15.92 | +1.7% |
| 2021 | $32,500 | $15.65 | +2.2% |
Recently added court clerk salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane County, Wa | Court Clerk-District Court (Open & Promotional) | Spokane, WA | 12/17/2024 | $53,095 |
| Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. | Court Liaison Clerk | Oshkosh, WI | 12/16/2024 | $49,566 |
| Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation | Clerk Trainee-Clerk of Courts | Greensburg, PA | 12/16/2024 | $37,712 |
| City of Florissant | Assistant Court Clerk | Florissant, MO | 12/15/2024 | $41,093 |
| Circuit Court of Jackson County | Court Clerk (Docket Specialist) | Noel, MO | 12/13/2024 | $40,029 |
| Oakland County, Michigan Government | Judicial Court Clerk-Judge Elect Tricia Dare | Pontiac, MI | 12/13/2024 | $49,884 |
| Sarasota Clerk of The Circuit Court and County Comptroller | Court Clerk | Sarasota, FL | 12/13/2024 | $41,740 |
| City of Oshkosh (Wi | Court Liaison Clerk | Oshkosh, WI | 12/12/2024 | $49,566 |
| 16Thcircuit | Court Clerk | Kansas City, MO | 12/12/2024 | $35,542 |
| Dairy Queen of Globe, Inc. | Justice Court Clerk | Globe, AZ | 12/11/2024 | $37,938 |
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