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Deputy Clerk salary
Average deputy clerk salary
$37,898
How much does a deputy clerk make?
The average deputy clerk salary in the United States is $37,898. Deputy clerk salaries typically range between $27,000 and $51,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for deputy clerks is $18.22 per hour.
Deputy clerk salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Deputy clerks earn the highest average salary in Hawaii.
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Where can a Deputy Clerk earn more?
Deputy Clerk Salaries By Experience Level
Experience Level  | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level deputy clerk | $32,200 | $15.50 |
| Mid-level deputy clerk | $35,500 | $17.05 |
| Senior-level deputy clerk | $45,500 | $21.86 |
Deputy Clerk salary estimates from across the web
Average deputy clerk salary by state
Highest paying states for deputy clerks
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $58,060 | $27.91 |
| 2 | Illinois | $48,041 | $23.10 |
| 3 | Minnesota | $43,227 | $20.78 |
| 4 | Texas | $41,951 | $20.17 |
| 5 | Oregon | $42,069 | $20.23 |
| 6 | Wyoming | $42,828 | $20.59 |
| 7 | Ohio | $40,025 | $19.24 |
| 8 | Maine | $48,252 | $23.20 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | $39,504 | $18.99 |
| 10 | California | $56,714 | $27.27 |
| 11 | Kentucky | $38,452 | $18.49 |
| 12 | Kansas | $46,926 | $22.56 |
| 13 | West Virginia | $39,612 | $19.04 |
| 14 | Utah | $37,419 | $17.99 |
| 15 | Alaska | $37,988 | $18.26 |
| 16 | Tennessee | $36,046 | $17.33 |
| 17 | Montana | $42,072 | $20.23 |
| 18 | Idaho | $37,569 | $18.06 |
| 19 | South Carolina | $38,516 | $18.52 |
| 20 | New York | $37,143 | $17.86 |
| 21 | Washington | $35,897 | $17.26 |
| 22 | Nevada | $39,120 | $18.81 |
| 23 | Oklahoma | $36,547 | $17.57 |
| 24 | North Dakota | $37,626 | $18.09 |
| 25 | Arizona | $38,673 | $18.59 |
| 26 | Connecticut | $33,741 | $16.22 |
| 27 | Michigan | $32,934 | $15.83 |
| 28 | Delaware | $34,877 | $16.77 |
| 29 | New Jersey | $37,436 | $18.00 |
| 30 | Georgia | $35,744 | $17.18 |
| 31 | South Dakota | $33,504 | $16.11 |
| 32 | Iowa | $32,985 | $15.86 |
| 33 | New Mexico | $34,603 | $16.64 |
| 34 | Florida | $32,190 | $15.48 |
| 35 | Nebraska | $32,129 | $15.45 |
| 36 | Maryland | $34,598 | $16.63 |
| 37 | Wisconsin | $30,778 | $14.80 |
| 38 | Indiana | $29,855 | $14.35 |
| 39 | Rhode Island | $33,398 | $16.06 |
| 40 | Vermont | $32,577 | $15.66 |
| 41 | North Carolina | $32,511 | $15.63 |
| 42 | Mississippi | $32,122 | $15.44 |
| 43 | Colorado | $31,469 | $15.13 |
| 44 | New Hampshire | $32,893 | $15.81 |
| 45 | Louisiana | $33,367 | $16.04 |
| 46 | Massachusetts | $33,171 | $15.95 |
| 47 | District of Columbia | $34,419 | $16.55 |
| 48 | Virginia | $31,747 | $15.26 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $31,520 | $15.15 |
| 50 | Missouri | $30,135 | $14.49 |
| 51 | Alabama | $28,500 | $13.70 |
Highest paying cities for deputy clerks
The highest-paying cities for deputy clerks are Santa Ana, CA, Georgetown, TX, and Kettering, OH.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Ana, CA | $54,932 | $26.41 |
| 2 | Georgetown, TX | $42,088 | $20.23 |
| 3 | Kettering, OH | $39,339 | $18.91 |
| 4 | Phoenix, AZ | $38,695 | $18.60 |
| 5 | Erie, PA | $38,458 | $18.49 |
| 6 | Anchorage, AK | $38,032 | $18.28 |
| 7 | Mount Vernon, WA | $36,396 | $17.50 |
| 8 | Buffalo, NY | $36,232 | $17.42 |
| 9 | Columbus, GA | $35,919 | $17.27 |
| 10 | Baltimore, MD | $34,720 | $16.69 |
| 11 | Boston, MA | $33,129 | $15.93 |
| 12 | Tallahassee, FL | $32,554 | $15.65 |
| 13 | Charlotte, NC | $32,322 | $15.54 |
| 14 | Manassas, VA | $32,233 | $15.50 |
| 15 | Madison, WI | $30,719 | $14.77 |
| 16 | Gary, IN | $30,301 | $14.57 |
Deputy Clerk salary details
A deputy clerk's salary ranges from $27,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $51,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a deputy clerk's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $51,000 | $4,250 | $25 |
| 75th Percentile | $44,000 | $3,667 | $21 |
| Average | $37,898 | $3,158 | $18 |
| 25th Percentile | $32,000 | $2,667 | $15 |
| 10th Percentile | $27,000 | $2,250 | $13 |
Highest paying deputy clerk jobs
The highest paying types of deputy 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 |
| Records Clerk | $29,795 | $2,483 | $14.32 | 101,023 |
| Clerk | $31,163 | $2,597 | $14.98 | 80,311 |
| Deputy | $53,682 | $4,473 | $25.81 | 56,150 |
| Court Clerk | $36,328 | $3,027 | $17.47 | 69,560 |
| Docket Clerk | $41,942 | $3,495 | $20.16 | 72,603 |
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Which companies pay deputy clerks the most?
Deputy clerk salaries at City of Gary and York County are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average deputy clerk salary at companies like Prince William County and Columbus Consolidated Government are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Gary | $48,734 | $23.43 |
| 2 | York County | $45,248 | $21.75 |
| 3 | Prince William County | $44,495 | $21.39 |
| 4 | Columbus Consolidated Government | $42,289 | $20.33 |
| 5 | City of Independence | $42,225 | $20.30 |
| 6 | Skagit County | $41,797 | $20.09 |
| 7 | Kettering | $40,898 | $19.66 |
| 8 | Judicial Council of California | $40,742 | $19.59 |
| 9 | Lincoln Holdings LLC | $40,117 | $19.29 |
| 10 | City of Santa Ana | $39,702 | $19.09 |
| 11 | United States Courts | $39,562 | $19.02 |
| 12 | Williamson County | $38,212 | $18.37 |
| 13 | City of Augusta | $37,996 | $18.27 |
| 14 | Minnesota Limited | $36,913 | $17.75 |
| 15 | Park Hudson | $36,821 | $17.70 |
| 16 | Reno, NV | $36,313 | $17.46 |
| 17 | My Florida Regional Mls | $34,703 | $16.68 |
| 18 | Noblesville Schools | $34,075 | $16.38 |
| 19 | McLennan County | $33,165 | $15.94 |
| 20 | Denton County | $33,045 | $15.89 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Deputy Clerk salary trends
The average deputy clerk salary has risen by $6,139 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average deputy clerk earned $31,759 annually, but today, they earn $37,898 a year. That works out to a 12% change in pay for deputy clerks over the last decade.
Compare deputy clerk salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average deputy clerk salary over time
Compare deputy clerk salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Deputy Clerk salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,900 | $18.22 | +3.8% |
| 2024 | $36,500 | $17.53 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | $35,600 | $17.12 | +3.0% |
| 2022 | $34,500 | $16.60 | +1.7% |
| 2021 | $34,000 | $16.32 | +2.2% |
Recently added deputy clerk salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valottery | Deputy Clerk-Salem CDC | Salem, VA | 12/16/2024 | $40,042 |
| State of Florida | 843158-Deputy Clerk | Tallahassee, FL | 12/14/2024 | $33,760 |
| State of North Carolina | Deputy Clerk | Raleigh, NC | 12/13/2024 | $36,682 |
| Myflorida | 843158-Deputy Clerk | Tallahassee, FL | 12/13/2024 | $33,760 |
| Missoula County (Mt | Deputy Clerk I | Missoula, MT | 12/13/2024 | $42,408 |
| Hamptoncountysc | Veterans Affairs Deputy Clerk | Hampton, SC | 12/12/2024 | $24,163 |
| City of Athens | Deputy Clerk | Athens, OH | 12/11/2024 | $32,077 |
| Sangamon County, Il | Deputy Clerk | Springfield, IL | 12/10/2024 | $38,369 |
| Arizona Court of Appeals | Deputy Clerk II | Phoenix, AZ | 12/09/2024 | $42,142 |
| United States Courts | Courtroom Deputy Clerk | Portland, OR | 12/09/2024 | $56,828 |
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