Auditing Clerk salary
From 80 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 43-3031: Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
At a glance
- Mostly Level II (mid-level). 33% of Auditing Clerk filings are Level II, compared with 42% across all H-1B filings.
- Median up 39% since FY2020. From $43,362 in FY2020 to $60,445 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Auditing Clerk H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 80 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Auditing Clerk jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 43-3031, Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks). The median base salary is $53,030, 57% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $43,576 and $60,745. The most common wage level is Level II (mid-level), at 33% of filings.
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Pay by level
Entry-level · 21% of filings
Mid-level · 33% of filings
Senior · 21% of filings
Expert · 25% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $42,619 | 15 |
| Level II · Qualified | $46,405 | 24 |
| Level III · Experienced | $60,445 | 15 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $67,800 | 18 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Auditing Clerk pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $60,528 | 15 |
Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
What a Auditing Clerk does
Compute, classify, and record numerical data to keep financial records complete. Perform any combination of routine calculating, posting, and verifying duties to obtain primary financial data for use in maintaining accounting records. May also check the accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings pertaining to business transactions recorded by other workers.
Typical tasks
- 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.
- Code documents according to company procedures.
Preparation
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed. Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
O*NET occupation: Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (43-3031.00). This section includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks), the median annual wage was $50,670 in May 2025, with 1,373,680 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $53,030, 5% higher.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,425 | $36,000 |
| 25th percentile | $43,576 | $43,520 |
| Median | $53,030 | $50,670 |
| 75th percentile | $60,745 | $61,470 |
| 90th percentile | $68,000 | $74,550 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $37,425 |
| 25th | $43,576 |
| 50th (median) | $53,030 |
| 75th | $60,745 |
| 90th | $68,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $43,362 | $37,362 | $46,140 | 14 |
| FY2021 | $45,000 | $41,852 | $54,101 | 15 |
| FY2022 | $39,000 | $36,400 | $53,268 | 15 |
| FY2023 | $44,824 | $38,000 | $52,915 | 17 |
| FY2024 | $50,000 | $38,501 | $55,086 | 19 |
| FY2025 | $45,011 | $40,800 | $55,858 | 39 |
| FY2026 | $60,445 | $51,293 | $65,000 | 41 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Auditing Clerk make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Auditing Clerk jobs is $53,030 (80 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $43,576 and $60,745.
What does an entry-level Auditing Clerk earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $42,619. Level I accounts for 21% of Auditing Clerk filings.
Do H-1B Auditing Clerks earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($53,030) is 5% higher than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($50,670, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.