Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Capital/Northern New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $54,430 -1.6% vs national
Median hourly $26.17
10th percentile $42,430
90th percentile $68,940
Employed locally 170
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,430
    25th
    $43,700
    50th (median)
    $54,430
    75th
    $61,860
    90th
    $68,940

    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 Capital/Northern New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$46,600
    Office Clerks, General$41,350
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$47,210
    Customer Service Representatives$40,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$63,900
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$39,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks make per hour in Capital/Northern New York?

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Capital/Northern New York is $26.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.61 or more per hour.

    Is Capital/Northern New York above or below average for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salaries?

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Capital/Northern New York is 1.6% below 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 Capital/Northern New York?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $42,430 per year in Capital/Northern New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,700.