Occupation Salary Profile

Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks

SOC Code: 43-3051

Compile and record employee time and payroll data. May compute employeesā€™ time worked, production, and commission. May compute and post wages and deductions, or prepare paychecks. Excludes ā€œBookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerksā€ (43-3031).

National Median (BLS)
$61,430
ā–² +3.4% Nominal +0.14% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
N/A
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Average Base Salary
$63,340
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
16,140
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $43,180
25th Percentile $50,780
National Median (50th Percentile) $61,430
75th Percentile $74,460
90th Percentile $84,650
P10: $43,180 P50 (Median): $61,430 P90: $84,650