Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Kansas

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

Median annual salary $47,670 -13.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.92
10th percentile $18,790
90th percentile $64,740
Employed locally 350
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,790
    25th
    $37,850
    50th (median)
    $47,670
    75th
    $54,300
    90th
    $64,740

    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 Kansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $36,480
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $43,380
    Customer Service Representatives $34,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $57,940
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $42,110
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $33,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Kansas is $22.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Kansas is 13.8% 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 Kansas?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $18,790 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,850.