Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Salary in District of Columbia: $70,000 Average

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Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET

Average base salary, District of Columbia

$70,000 / year

≈ $5,850 per month · $33.65 per hour

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BLS May 2025 state data for District of Columbia · median $67,500

25th percentile
$57,000Average
$70,00075th percentile
$80,500

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary by state

Alabama$46,500

Alaska$59,500

Arizona$54,500

Arkansas$46,500

California$63,000

Colorado$58,500

Connecticut$64,000

Delaware$56,000

District of Columbia$70,000

Florida$54,500

Georgia$53,000

Hawaii$52,500

Idaho$53,000

Illinois$53,500

Indiana$51,500

Iowa$52,000

Kansas$49,500

Kentucky$50,000

Louisiana$48,000

Maine$55,500

Maryland$58,000

Massachusetts$62,500

Michigan$53,000

Minnesota$57,000

Mississippi$46,000

Missouri$52,500

Montana$50,500

Nebraska$49,500

Nevada$54,500

New Hampshire$55,500

New Jersey$61,000

New Mexico$52,000

New York$62,000

North Carolina$51,500

North Dakota$53,500

Ohio$53,000

Oklahoma$49,500

Oregon$57,500

Pennsylvania$52,500

Rhode Island$58,000

South Carolina$51,500

South Dakota$48,500

Tennessee$52,000

Texas$53,500

Utah$53,000

Vermont$58,500

Virginia$55,500

Washington$62,000

West Virginia$45,500

Wisconsin$53,500

Wyoming$51,500

Total cash compensation

Base salary plus target bonus using the Grahall equation. Bonus is a function of base; higher base means a higher target bonus.

Base salary

$55,500

National baseline

Target bonus

$2,000

3.5% of base

Total target cash

$57,500

Base plus target bonus

Bonus range (25th to 75th percentile): $1,000 to $3,500

Long-term incentive (LTI) varies by industry and executive tier and is not included in this view.

About this role

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks is a professional role within the function in the Office and Administrative Support job family.

Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

Total cash compensation

Base salary plus target bonus using the Grahall equation. Bonus is a function of base; higher base means a higher target bonus.

Base salary

$55,500

National baseline

Target bonus

$2,000

3.5% of base

Total target cash

$57,500

Base plus target bonus

Bonus range (25th to 75th percentile): $1,000 to $3,500

Long-term incentive (LTI) varies by industry and executive tier and is not included in this view.

What Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerkss do

Typical education: High School Diploma

Operate computers programmed with accounting software to record, store, and analyze information.
Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes.
Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.
Operate 10-key calculators, typewriters, and copy machines to perform calculations and produce documents.
Receive, record, and bank cash, checks, and vouchers.

Top skills: Mathematics Reading Comprehension Critical Thinking Active Listening Writing Speaking

Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks pay by experience level

Entry level$37,500

Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)

Early career$45,000

A few years in (about the 25th percentile)

Experienced$52,500

Mid-career median pay

Senior$63,500

Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)

Top earners$77,000

Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)

Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.

Job outlook

-5.8%

projected change in jobs, 2024–2034

170,000

projected openings per year

Declining

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary by industry

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

205,160 workers

$56,500

Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services

98,500 workers

$54,000

Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS

91,330 workers

$57,000

Administrative and Support Services

83,290 workers

$54,000

Specialty Trade Contractors

73,970 workers

$57,000

Management of Companies and Enterprises

71,290 workers

$56,500

Management of Companies and Enterprises

71,290 workers

$56,500

Educational Services

69,580 workers

$56,500

Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

63,840 workers

$57,500

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

58,170 workers

$55,500

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks pays 3% above the average across 55 roles in the Office and Administrative Support job family (family average $54,000).

Similar-paying roles in Office and Administrative Support

Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$55,000

Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$56,500

Loan Interviewers and Clerks$54,500

Procurement Clerk$54,000

Meter Readers, Utilities$57,500

Information and Record Clerks, All Other$53,500

Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks$53,000

Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$58,000

Financial Clerks, All Other$58,500

Cargo and Freight Agents$59,000

Careers related to Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

Billing and Posting Clerks$53,000

Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$61,500

Brokerage Clerk$75,500

Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks$53,000

Office Clerks, General$48,000

Teller$44,000

Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks make?

The average base salary for a Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in the United States is $55,500 per year, or about $26.68 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $45,000 and $63,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Office and Administrative Support roles?

The Office and Administrative Support job family averages $54,000 across 55 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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