The average salary for a payroll and timekeeping clerk in the United States is $54,690, but the range typically falls between $43,680 and $63,330. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $26.29, with a range between $21 and $30.45.
There are approximately 157,230 people employed as a payroll and timekeeping clerk in the United States. With California, Texas, Florida employing the highest number of payroll and timekeeping clerks.The state with the best pay for a payroll and timekeeping clerk is District of Columbia, with an average annual salary of $73,240, while Alabama has the lowest average annual salary of $43,230.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $35,960 | $17.29 |
| 25th Percentile | $43,680 | $21 |
| Median | $52,240 | $25.11 |
| 75th Percentile | $63,330 | $30.45 |
| 90th Percentile | $75,820 | $36.45 |
The salary of a payroll and timekeeping clerk can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a payroll and timekeeping clerk in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for payroll and timekeeping clerks are District of Columbia, Washington, Illinois, Connecticut, California while the worst states are Alabama, West Virginia, Mississippi, Arkansas, Montana.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $31,110 | $43,230 | $60,050 |
| Alaska | $40,190 | $54,620 | $72,200 |
| Arizona | $37,440 | $49,580 | $64,340 |
| Arkansas | $28,980 | $46,190 | $69,990 |
| California | $40,300 | $61,710 | $81,730 |
| Colorado | $43,680 | $61,200 | $82,410 |
| Connecticut | $43,470 | $61,110 | $80,700 |
| Delaware | $24,980 | $49,330 | $73,820 |
| District of Columbia | $44,720 | $73,240 | $104,740 |
| Florida | $35,640 | $50,970 | $68,000 |
| Georgia | $36,830 | $54,070 | $74,500 |
| Hawaii | $40,360 | $58,040 | $76,130 |
| Idaho | $33,900 | $48,270 | $62,710 |
| Illinois | $40,150 | $60,760 | $77,440 |
| Indiana | $34,490 | $50,520 | $68,240 |
| Iowa | $36,320 | $50,200 | $65,060 |
| Kansas | $34,930 | $51,100 | $69,550 |
| Kentucky | $35,430 | $50,720 | $68,300 |
| Louisiana | $31,500 | $46,730 | $62,980 |
| Maine | $40,510 | $51,790 | $64,700 |
| Maryland | $43,380 | $57,750 | $75,680 |
| Massachusetts | $43,100 | $61,730 | $84,200 |
| Michigan | $30,180 | $48,400 | $69,240 |
| Minnesota | $42,930 | $58,180 | $74,270 |
| Mississippi | $24,960 | $43,260 | $61,240 |
| Missouri | $33,430 | $51,140 | $71,220 |
| Montana | $33,280 | $45,900 | $61,360 |
| Nebraska | $39,520 | $52,660 | $69,880 |
| Nevada | $34,080 | $52,610 | $68,620 |
| New Hampshire | $36,090 | $56,700 | $78,200 |
| New Jersey | $38,300 | $58,880 | $78,340 |
| New Mexico | $36,180 | $48,860 | $65,000 |
| New York | $39,900 | $60,830 | $82,110 |
| North Carolina | $33,580 | $50,310 | $69,550 |
| North Dakota | $39,930 | $56,390 | $72,810 |
| Ohio | $31,990 | $51,310 | $69,790 |
| Oklahoma | $32,200 | $47,080 | $64,200 |
| Oregon | $37,260 | $56,280 | $75,500 |
| Pennsylvania | $35,090 | $52,380 | $71,970 |
| Rhode Island | $43,750 | $60,330 | $78,450 |
| South Carolina | $34,720 | $49,730 | $67,400 |
| South Dakota | $35,960 | $46,880 | $60,660 |
| Tennessee | $34,540 | $48,790 | $64,890 |
| Texas | $32,390 | $50,710 | $70,470 |
| Utah | $31,980 | $50,540 | $68,520 |
| Vermont | $40,210 | $55,260 | $66,410 |
| Virginia | $35,150 | $52,950 | $71,690 |
| Washington | $44,840 | $63,710 | $82,740 |
| West Virginia | $28,230 | $42,060 | $56,420 |
| Wisconsin | $37,710 | $53,060 | $72,410 |
| Wyoming | $33,660 | $49,990 | $68,480 |
Even between cities, the salary of a payroll and timekeeping clerk can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for payroll and timekeeping clerks is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area, CA with an average salary of $74,880.The city with the lowest average salary for payroll and timekeeping clerks is Dothan, AL with an average salary of $38,160.
Areas with highest average salaries for payroll and timekeeping clerks
Areas with lowest average salaries for payroll and timekeeping clerks
The number of payroll and timekeeping clerks in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of payroll and timekeeping clerks has increased by 23,360. On average, the number of payroll and timekeeping clerks has been increasing by 4.4% each year. The salary of payroll and timekeeping clerks has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of payroll and timekeeping clerks has increased by $6,400. On average, the salary of payroll and timekeeping clerks has been increasing by 3.3% each year.
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks are part of the office and administrative support occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for payroll and timekeeping clerks compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all office and administrative support occupations jobs here.
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