Home / Compare / File Clerks vs. Customer Service Representatives Salary comparison File Clerks vs. Customer Service Representatives: Salary Comparison (2026) File Clerkss earn a median salary of $41,270/year, while Customer Service Representativess earn $42,830/year - a difference of $1,560. Customer Service Representativess earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.
File Clerks
Customer Service Representatives
Median salary
$41,270
$42,830
Hourly rate
$19.84/hr
$20.59/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$29,620
$30,690
Senior level (90th %)
$61,080
$62,730
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
78,980
2,725,930
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Office & Admin
Office & Admin
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS), BEA Regional Price Parities & HUD Fair Market Rents.
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