Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Connecticut

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

Median annual salary $64,460 +16.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.99
10th percentile $45,430
90th percentile $82,230
Employed locally 70
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,430
    25th
    $52,380
    50th (median)
    $64,460
    75th
    $74,690
    90th
    $82,230

    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 Connecticut

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $46,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $69,430
    Customer Service Representatives $44,970
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $50,190
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $53,180
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $38,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Connecticut is $30.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Connecticut is 16.6% 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 Connecticut?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $45,430 per year in Connecticut. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,380.