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ByLocal Market Research Team
Reviewed by Indeed Flex Editorial Board
Updated January 15, 2026
Industrial & Warehouse
Columbus, OH

Inventory Clerk Jobs in Columbus

Temp and flexible inventory clerk positions in Columbus pay $15.00-$19.36/hr — 7% below the national average, with a cost of living 12% below the U.S. baseline.

$15-$19

Per Hour

$687

Weekly (40hrs)

88

Cost Index

EST

Time Zone

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Quick Facts

Top Industries in Columbus

Logistics
Retail
Insurance
Hospitality

Monthly Costs

1-Bed Rent$1200
Groceries$310
Transport$75
More about Columbus

About Inventory Clerk Jobs in Columbus

Inventory Clerks in Columbus earn $15.00-$19.36/hr, below the national average.

Inventory Clerks track and manage stock levels, perform cycle counts, update inventory systems, and ensure accurate records for warehouses and retail operations.

Most inventory clerk positions in Columbus are available as temporary, part-time, or flexible shifts.

Inventory Clerk Pay: Columbus vs Nearby Cities

CityHourly PayCost of Living1-Bed Rent
Columbus, OH$15–$19/hr88$1,200
Chicago, IL$16–$24/hr107$1,700
Cincinnati, OH$15–$18/hr84$1,150
Cleveland, OH$15–$18/hr82$1,000
Detroit, MI$15–$20/hr89$1,050
Worker Proprietary Metric

Worker Affordability Score

Calculated for Inventory Clerk in Columbus

2.3x
Tight Budget
70
Hours to pay rent
44%
Rent / gross income
559
Monthly disposable
15% more affordable than US national average

Data based on BLS OEWS wage data and HUD 2024 fair market rents.

What You’ll Actually Earn in Columbus

Monthly Income (40 hrs/wk)
Gross monthly$2,976
Est. taxes (~22%)-$655
Take-home$2,321
After Essential Costs
1-Bed Rent$1,200
Groceries + transport$385
Remaining$736

Based on avg Inventory Clerk rate of $17.18/hr at 40 hrs/wk.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct regular inventory counts
  • Update inventory management systems
  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies
  • Process incoming and outgoing shipments
  • Generate inventory reports

Skills & Requirements

Key Skills
Attention to detail
Organization
Data entry
Math skills
Problem solving
Requirements
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Basic computer skills
  • Ability to lift moderate weights
  • High school diploma or equivalent

Earnings Calculator for Columbus

Calculate Your Inventory Clerk Earningsin Columbus
$17/hr
$15/hr$19.36/hr
25 hr
5 hr (Part-time)50 hr (Full-time+)
Weekly
$425
Monthly
$1,840
Yearly
$22,100
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Career Path from Inventory Clerk

Inventory Clerk

0-2 years

Inventory Specialist

2-4 years

Inventory Supervisor

4-6 years

Inventory Manager

6+ years

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Data Sources & Methodology

The information on this page is compiled from the following sources:

  1. [1]
    BLS QCEW — Employment and wage data at state and county level by industry.Visit
  2. [2]
    BLS CES — Monthly survey of ~670,000 worksites providing industry-level employment and earnings data.Visit
  3. [3]
    Census ACS — Demographic, economic, and housing data for communities.Visit
  4. [4]
    Indeed Hiring Lab — Monthly posted-wage data by job title from Indeed job listings.Visit
  5. [5]
    MWPVL — Comprehensive database of distribution center and warehouse locations.Visit
  6. [6]
    DOL/State Labor Depts — Minimum wage rates, tip credits, licensing requirements, and regulations by state.Visit

Data Freshness

CategoryCost of Living
Last Updated2026-01-15
Next Update2027-01-15

We strive to keep all data accurate and up-to-date. Pay rates may vary based on location, experience, and employer.

About this data

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