New Accounts Clerks Salary in Alabama
In Alabama, new accounts clerks earn $40,190 at the median — $19.32 an hour. The range runs from $27K at the entry level to $50K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Alabama. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
So what does $40K get you in Alabama?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Alabama
Entry-level new accounts clerks (10th percentile) start around $27K. Mid-career wages sit at $40K. Top earners bring in $50K or more, a $24K spread from bottom to top.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do new accounts clerks make in Alabama?
The median is $40,190 a year, that works out to about $19 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $26,670, and experienced new accounts clerks can clear $50,250. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $40K enough to live in Alabama?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,707/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,085/month, which eats 40.1% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a new accounts clerks salary go in Alabama?
Alabama has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median new accounts clerks salary is worth about $45,484 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do new accounts clerks get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.