Court, Municipal, and License Clerks Salary in Kentucky: $46,000 Average

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

Average base salary, Kentucky

$46,000 / year

≈ $3,850 per month · $22.12 per hour

LocationOr metro areaOr industry (Grahall)Or city (Grahall)

BLS May 2025 state data for Kentucky · median $45,000

25th percentile
$39,500Average
$46,00075th percentile
$49,500

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.

Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary by state

Alabama$43,500

Alaska$59,000

Arizona$53,000

Arkansas$40,500

California$69,500

Colorado$54,000

Connecticut$63,000

Delaware$46,500

District of Columbia$72,000

Florida$51,000

Georgia$46,500

Hawaii$58,000

Idaho$52,500

Illinois$53,000

Indiana$48,000

Iowa$52,000

Kansas$47,500

Kentucky$46,000

Louisiana$50,000

Maine$54,500

Maryland$62,000

Massachusetts$67,000

Michigan$52,500

Minnesota$61,000

Mississippi$43,500

Missouri$46,000

Montana$47,500

Nebraska$57,000

Nevada$61,500

New Hampshire$51,500

New Jersey$58,000

New Mexico$49,500

New York$63,500

North Carolina$53,500

North Dakota$57,000

Ohio$52,000

Oklahoma$44,500

Oregon$63,500

Pennsylvania$51,000

Rhode Island$65,500

South Carolina$47,500

South Dakota$46,500

Tennessee$48,500

Texas$48,000

Utah$57,000

Vermont$58,000

Virginia$50,000

Washington$68,500

West Virginia$41,000

Wisconsin$56,500

Wyoming$51,000

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

$54,000

National baseline

Target bonus

$2,000

3.5% of base

Total target cash

$56,000

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

Court, Municipal, and License 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

$54,000

National baseline

Target bonus

$2,000

3.5% of base

Total target cash

$56,000

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 Court, Municipal, and License Clerkss do

Typical education: High School Diploma

Evaluate information on applications to verify completeness and accuracy and to determine whether applicants are qualified to obtain desired licenses.
Perform administrative tasks, such as answering telephone calls, filing court documents, or maintaining office supplies or equipment.
Verify the authenticity of documents, such as foreign identification or immigration documents.
Record and edit the minutes of meetings and distribute to appropriate officials or staff members.
Question applicants to obtain required information, such as name, address, or age, and record data on prescribed forms.

Top skills: Speaking Active Listening Writing Reading Comprehension Social Perceptiveness Critical Thinking

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

Court, Municipal, and License Clerks pay by experience level

Entry level$37,500

Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)

Early career$42,000

A few years in (about the 25th percentile)

Experienced$50,500

Mid-career median pay

Senior$63,000

Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)

Top earners$76,500

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

+3%

projected change in jobs, 2024–2034

18,500

projected openings per year

Growing about as fast as average

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

Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary by industry

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

176,440 workers

$54,500

Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

129,600 workers

$53,000

State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

46,850 workers

$58,000

Administrative and Support Services

2,570 workers

$36,500

Other Support Services

2,270 workers

$35,500

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

290 workers

$58,500

Legal Services

260 workers

$59,000

Employment Services

260 workers

$44,000

Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers

170 workers

$47,500

Automobile Dealers

170 workers

$47,500

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

How this role compares

Court, Municipal, and License Clerks pays 0% below the average across 55 roles in the Office and Administrative Support job family (family average $54,000).

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Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$55,000

Information and Record Clerks, All Other$53,500

Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks$53,000

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$55,500

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

Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$51,500

New Accounts Clerk$51,000

Meter Readers, Utilities$57,500

Careers related to Court, Municipal, and License Clerks

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Office Clerks, General$48,000

Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$64,500

Paralegals and Legal Assistants$72,000

Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$51,000

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

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Court, Municipal, and License Clerks make?

The average base salary for a Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in the United States is $54,000 per year, or about $25.96 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $42,000 and $63,000 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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