Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Alaska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Alaska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $58,200 +5.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.98
10th percentile $39,440
90th percentile $76,880
Employed locally 100
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,440
    25th
    $43,980
    50th (median)
    $58,200
    75th
    $64,300
    90th
    $76,880

    Top-paying metros for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $80,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $78,180
    District of Columbia $69,210
    Napa, CA $67,250
    Boulder, CO $65,520
    Vallejo, CA $64,700

    Related occupations in Alaska

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $66,890
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $47,150
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $54,450
    Office Clerks, General $46,910
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $64,150
    Customer Service Representatives $48,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks make per hour in Alaska?

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Alaska is $27.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.99 or more per hour.

    Is Alaska above or below average for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salaries?

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Alaska is 5.3% above the national median of $55,290. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Alaska?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $39,440 per year in Alaska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,980.