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Inventory Clerk Salary in Washington (2026)
$24.80 per hour · take-home ≈ $43,633/year ($3,636/month) for a single filer
Inventory Clerk pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,930 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,240 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $51,590 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $61,950 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $93,210 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 19,500 Inventory Clerk jobs in Washington (occupation code 43-5071, “Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Inventory Clerk salary of $51,590 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $43,633 — an effective tax rate of 15.4%.
| Gross (median) | $51,590 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,011 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,947 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $43,633 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,636 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Inventory Clerk make in Washington?
- The median Inventory Clerk salary in Washington is $51,590 per year ($24.80 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,240 and $61,950.
- What is the take-home pay for a Inventory Clerk in Washington?
- On the median salary of $51,590, a single filer in Washington takes home about $43,633 per year ($3,636 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.4%.
- How many Inventory Clerk jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 19,500 Inventory Clerk jobs in Washington in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Washington state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Washington.