Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $59,420 +7.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.57
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $82,860
Employed locally 8,380
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $41,810
    50th (median)
    $59,420
    75th
    $72,300
    90th
    $82,860

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary vs area income 64% Median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary is 36% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $80,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $78,180
    Napa, CA $67,250
    Vallejo, CA $64,700
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $63,380
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $63,090

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $47,180
    Customer Service Representatives $47,370
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $52,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $74,760
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $56,730
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $50,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Los Angeles, CA is $28.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Los Angeles, CA is 7.5% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,810.