Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Kenosha, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kenosha, WI

Median annual salary $58,050 +5% vs national
Median hourly $27.91
10th percentile $34,800
90th percentile $70,110
Employed locally 100
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,800
    25th
    $46,110
    50th (median)
    $58,050
    75th
    $62,380
    90th
    $70,110

    Kenosha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,412 2023 • Census ACS
    Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary vs area income 73% Median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary is 27% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $63,380
    Sheboygan, WI $60,140
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $59,690
    Madison, WI $59,150
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $58,230
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $58,030

    Related occupations in Kenosha, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$40,780
    Customer Service Representatives$45,990
    Office Clerks, General$45,220
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$39,270
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$45,970
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$47,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Kenosha, WI is $27.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Kenosha, WI is 5% 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 Kenosha?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $34,800 per year in Kenosha, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,110.