Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $55,290 +0% vs national
Median hourly $26.58
10th percentile $39,690
90th percentile $72,150
Employed locally 1,340
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,690
    25th
    $46,280
    50th (median)
    $55,290
    75th
    $62,930
    90th
    $72,150

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary vs area income 81% Median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary is 19% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Columbus, OH $55,400
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $54,790
    Toledo, OH $52,710
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $51,990
    Akron, OH $51,540
    Ohio $51,460

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $44,140
    Customer Service Representatives $43,960
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,960
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $64,550
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $47,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Cleveland, OH is $26.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Cleveland, OH is 0% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $39,690 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,280.