New Accounts Clerks pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,130 a year or less, while the top 10% make $73,450 or more. The middle half of new accounts clerks in Washington earn between $52,910 and $65,560.
- $47K10th
- $53K25th
- $58KMedian
- $66K75th
- $73K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $58,980 | $4,915 | $28.36 |
| Median | $58,410 | $4,868 | $28.08 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $52,910 | $4,409 | $25.44 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $65,560 | $5,463 | $31.52 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
New Accounts Clerks pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
New accounts clerks in Washington earn 8% less than the Washington, D.C. average ($64,240) and 19% more than the U.S. average ($49,370). At the median the gap is +23% against the U.S. median of $47,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $58,980 | $58,410 | $47,130 | $73,450 | 160 |
| Washington, D.C. | $64,240 | $60,990 | $52,910 | $80,270 | n/a |
| United States | $49,370 | $47,670 | $38,180 | $60,910 | 36,860 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
New Accounts Clerks salary after taxes in Washington
On the average salary of $58,980, a single filer in Washington takes home about $47,183 a year, or $3,932 a month and $1,815 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $47,747 | $3,979 |
| Working in DC | $47,183 | $3,932 |
| Working in VA | $46,993 | $3,916 |
| Working in MD | $46,980 | $3,915 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for new accounts clerks? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $58,980 buys what about $54,168 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 9.9 years of this average salary before tax.
New Accounts Clerks salary in nearby metro areas
- Winchester, VA$47,540
- York, PA$48,890
- Richmond, VA$49,680
- Harrisburg, PA$48,860
- Dover, DE$46,250
- Lynchburg, VA$40,860
Highest-paying cities for new accounts clerks
New York, NY pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($60,190).
- New York, NY$60,190
- Washington, DC$58,980
- Los Angeles, CA$57,550
- Denver, CO$57,090
- San Diego, CA$56,750
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New Accounts Clerks salary in Washington: questions
How much do new accounts clerks make an hour in Washington?
$28.35 an hour on average, and $28.08 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level new accounts clerks salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,130 a year and the 25th percentile is $52,910, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the new accounts clerks take-home pay in Washington?
About $47,183 a year ($3,932 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $58,980.
Do new accounts clerks earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 19% more than the U.S. average for this job ($49,370).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 43-4141; area Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.22, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.22).
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