Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks pay in Louisville/Jefferson County
In Louisville/Jefferson County (KY), the median pay for bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks is $23.07 an hour ($47,990 a year). About 7,730 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($50,670). It is 3% higher than the Kentucky median ($46,550).
Pay range for bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks in Louisville/Jefferson County (KY)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.59 | $30,360 |
| 25% of workers | $18.85 | $39,210 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.07 | $47,990 |
| 75% of workers | $27.65 | $57,520 |
| 90% of workers | $33.58 | $69,850 |
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington-Fayette | $48,000 | 3,120 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County (this page) | $47,990 | 7,730 |
| Owensboro | $46,430 | 560 |
| Paducah | $46,310 | 610 |
| Bowling Green | $44,160 | 900 |
| Elizabethtown | $43,830 | 560 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
- Typical education to start: Some college, no degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -5.6% over ten years, declining · about 144,100 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Office Clerks, General | $41,290 |
| Billing and Posting Clerks | $47,280 |
| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks | $48,330 |
| Tellers | $38,370 |
| Loan Interviewers and Clerks | $60,110 |
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