Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary (2025)
Based on 153,140 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $39,500 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $47,990 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $58,260 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $69,600 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $81,350 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$40K
25th
$48K
Median
$58K
75th
$70K
90th
$81K
Highest Paying States for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $76,510 |
| California | $68,580 |
| Washington | $67,810 |
| Massachusetts | $66,810 |
| Colorado | $65,400 |
| Connecticut | $64,880 |
| Hawaii | $64,260 |
| New Hampshire | $64,240 |
| New York | $63,650 |
| Alaska | $62,990 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is District of Columbia at an average of $76,510 per year, while Alaska has an average of $62,990 — a difference of $13,520. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 153,140 workers were employed as Payroll and Timekeeping Clerkss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Office and Administrative Support Occupations. The annual mean wage of $59,630 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 43-3051