SOC 43-3051 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks is $55,286 per year ($26.58/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $45,448 and $65,749 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $78,832 per year. There are approximately 156,950 payroll and timekeeping clerks employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $17.63 | $36,670 |
| P25 | $21.85 | $45,448 |
| P50MEDIAN | $26.58 | $55,286 |
| P75 | $31.61 | $65,749 |
| P90 | $37.90 | $78,832 |
The overall labor market contracted slightly in February: 5.0M separations vs 4.8M hires. Hiring rate hit 3.1%, the lowest since April 2020. The "Great Stay" persists with quits at 1.9% for 8 consecutive months.
The national median salary for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks is $55,286 per year ($26.58/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $45,448 and $65,749 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks is $78,832 per year ($37.90/hr). The 75th percentile is $65,749 per year.
Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn approximately $36,670 per year ($17.63/hr). The 25th percentile is $45,448 per year.
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