Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary, Utah
$47,000 / year
≈ $3,900 per month · $22.60 per hour
BLS May 2025 state data for Utah · median $46,500
25th percentile
$42,500Average
$47,00075th percentile
$48,500
$42,500Average
$47,00075th percentile
$48,500
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.
New Accounts Clerk salary by state
Alabama$45,000
Arkansas$41,500
California$57,500
Colorado$54,000
Connecticut$57,500
Delaware$48,500
District of Columbia$66,500
Florida$50,500
Georgia$49,500
Hawaii$51,000
Idaho$48,000
Illinois$51,000
Indiana$47,500
Iowa$47,500
Kansas$44,500
Kentucky$45,500
Maine$50,500
Maryland$47,000
Michigan$49,500
Minnesota$53,000
Mississippi$45,500
Missouri$52,000
Montana$45,500
Nebraska$50,000
Nevada$53,500
New Hampshire$51,000
New Jersey$62,500
New Mexico$49,500
New York$58,000
North Carolina$56,000
North Dakota$60,000
Ohio$50,000
Oklahoma$44,500
Oregon$52,000
Pennsylvania$49,000
South Carolina$46,000
Tennessee$52,500
Texas$46,500
Utah$47,000
Vermont$51,000
Virginia$50,000
Washington$55,000
West Virginia$40,000
Wisconsin$51,000
Wyoming$46,500
About this role
New Accounts Clerk 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.
What New Accounts Clerks do
Typical education: High School Diploma
- Perform teller duties as required.
- Compile information about new accounts, enter account information into computers, and file related forms or other documents.
- Collect and record customer deposits and fees and issue receipts, using computers.
- Inform customers of procedures for applying for services, such as ATM cards, direct deposit of checks, and certificates of deposit.
- Answer customers' questions and explain available services, such as deposit accounts, bonds, and securities.
Top skills: Speaking Active Listening Reading Comprehension Service Orientation Social Perceptiveness Monitoring
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
New Accounts Clerk pay by experience level
Entry level$39,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$45,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$49,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$57,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$63,000
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
-13.2%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
2,300
projected openings per year
Declining
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
New Accounts Clerk salary by industry
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
34,800 workers
$51,000Credit Intermediation and Related Activities (5221 and 5223 only)
34,390 workers
$51,000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
820 workers
$58,000Management of Companies and Enterprises
780 workers
$55,500Management of Companies and Enterprises
780 workers
$55,500Nondepository Credit Intermediation
410 workers
$44,000Insurance Carriers
90 workers
$65,000Administrative and Support Services
90 workers
$48,000Employment Services
80 workers
$47,500Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
40 workers
$51,500National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
New Accounts Clerk pays 6% below 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
Order Clerk$50,000
Billing and Posting Clerks$53,000
Careers related to New Accounts Clerk
Teller$44,000
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$85,500
Brokerage Clerk$75,500
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a New Accounts Clerk make?
The average base salary for a New Accounts Clerk in the United States is $51,000 per year, or about $24.52 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $45,500 and $57,000 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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