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2026 North Texas Salary Data
How Much Do Accounts Receivable Clerks Make in Dallas?
Accounts receivable clerks in Dallas earn a median salary of $57,304 in 2026, with most falling between $50,135 and $64,472 depending on industry, collections experience, and billing software proficiency.
Check Your SalaryDallas-Fort Worth Median
$57,304
Accounts Receivable Clerk
25th Pctl$50,135
75th Pctl$64,472
PrideStaff Financial 2026 North Texas Salary Guide
Salary Breakdown
AR Clerk Salary by Career Level
Accounts receivable clerk is the entry point of the AR career path. Here's how salary grows from clerk through specialist and analyst levels in Dallas-Fort Worth.
An accounts receivable clerk in Dallas typically earns between $50,135 and $64,472 per year. The median of $57,304 is a starting point with real upward mobility. Moving to AR specialist at $61,350 happens in 1-2 years for strong performers, and AR analyst at $75,851 is reachable within 3-4 years. That's roughly $18,500 in salary growth without leaving the receivables vertical. AR clerks are in consistent demand across the DFW metro, with employers in Carrollton, Irving, and North Dallas hiring for this role regularly.
What Drives Pay
Factors That Affect AR Clerk Salary in Dallas
Four factors determine where an AR clerk falls within the $50K to $64K range.
Industry & Invoice Complexity
- Healthcare and insurance AR clerks earn toward the 75th percentile due to the complexity of claims, reimbursement cycles, and coding requirements
- B2B companies with high-value invoices and net-30/60/90 terms pay more than retail or consumer-facing businesses with simpler billing
- Construction and professional services AR involves progress billing, retainage tracking, and lien waiver management, all of which command higher pay
Software & Systems
- Proficiency in billing platforms (QuickBooks, Sage, NetSuite) is expected. ERP experience gives you an edge over other AR clerk candidates.
- Excel skills beyond basic data entry (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, aging report formatting) can add $2,000-$4,000 to starting offers
- Experience with electronic billing and payment platforms (Bill.com, Billtrust, Versapay) is increasingly valued as companies move toward digital AR
Collections Skills
- AR clerks who handle collections calls and aging management (not just invoicing) earn 5-10% more than those in purely data-entry-focused roles
- The ability to reduce DSO (days sales outstanding) and maintain strong customer relationships while pursuing past-due accounts is a differentiator
- Clerks who can manage 90+ day aging buckets and escalation protocols effectively are promoted to specialist roles faster
Experience & Education
- An associate degree in accounting or business is sufficient for most AR clerk positions. A bachelor's degree pushes you toward the top of the range.
- 1-2 years of any billing or customer-facing accounting experience puts you above entry-level offers
- AR clerks who come from administrative or customer service backgrounds transition well and are valued for their communication skills
Dallas vs. National
How Dallas AR Clerk Pay Compares
Dallas AR clerk salaries are competitive nationally, with a significant take-home pay advantage from Texas's tax structure.
Dallas-Fort Worth Median
$57,304
Accounts Receivable Clerk
National Median (BLS)
$49,210
Bookkeeping, Accounting & Auditing Clerks
The BLS "Bookkeeping, Accounting & Auditing Clerks" category includes AP clerks, AR clerks, and general bookkeepers across all industries. Dallas AR clerks earn near or above this national median, with the added advantage of no state income tax putting more money in your pocket.
For AR clerks, Dallas is one of the better markets in the country when you factor in the full picture. Salaries are comparable to larger metros like Houston and Chicago, but the cost of living is lower and Texas's no-state-income-tax benefit adds roughly $2,500-$3,500 annually to your take-home pay at this salary level. That makes a meaningful difference early in your career.
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Skills That Increase AR Clerk Pay in Dallas
These skills help AR clerks stand out in the Dallas market and earn toward the higher end of the range.
Collections Experience
+5-10%
ERP Software
+5-15%
Advanced Excel
+5-10%
Healthcare Billing
+5-10%
Cash Application
+$2-4K
Bilingual (Spanish)
+5-10%
Source: 2026 North Texas Salary Guide. Technical premiums: "Advanced Excel, Power BI, SQL, Adaptive, NetSuite, or system implementation experience may command 5-15% premiums." Collections and industry premiums based on PrideStaff Financial recruiter placement data for AR roles across the North Texas market.
Put This Data to Work
How to Use This Salary Data
Whether you're starting in accounts receivable or hiring for your AR team, here's how to put these numbers to work.
For Job Seekers
Target $57,304 as your baseline. If you have collections experience and ERP skills, push toward $64,472. Companies will pay for AR clerks who can do more than data entry.
The jump from AR clerk to AR specialist at $61,350 happens faster than you might expect. Focus on learning your company's full billing cycle and taking on aging management responsibilities.
AR clerk is an excellent entry point into accounting, even without an accounting degree. The skills transfer directly to AP, general ledger, and eventually staff accountant roles.
Temporary assignments are one of the fastest ways to get AR experience on your resume. Many Dallas companies use temp-to-hire for AR clerk positions, giving you a direct path to permanent employment.
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For Employers
Your AR clerk is the front line of your cash flow. An underperforming AR clerk means slower collections, higher DSO, and strained customer relationships. Paying at or above the median attracts candidates who can actually improve your collection rates.
Posting below $50,135 significantly limits your candidate pool and increases turnover. The cost of repeatedly hiring and training AR clerks quickly exceeds the savings from a lower salary.
Temporary AR clerks are ideal for covering leave, handling seasonal billing surges, or working down aging backlogs without adding permanent headcount.
Our temp-to-hire program lets you evaluate an AR clerk's accuracy, communication skills, and collections approach before making a permanent offer.
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Salary data current as of February 2026. Source: PrideStaff Financial 2026 North Texas Salary Guide. Salary ranges reflect the 25th to 75th percentile for the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. National data: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024. Skills premium estimates per salary guide footnotes and PrideStaff Financial recruiter placement data across the North Texas market. Individual compensation varies based on employer, experience, certifications, and negotiation.
