Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Northeast Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,410 -14.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.80
10th percentile $38,380
90th percentile $65,150
Employed locally 60
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,380
    25th
    $39,270
    50th (median)
    $47,410
    75th
    $58,520
    90th
    $65,150

    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 Northeast Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$38,800
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$46,320
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$44,510
    Customer Service Representatives$35,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$55,790
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$34,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Northeast Virginia is $22.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Northeast Virginia is 14.3% 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 Northeast Virginia?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $38,380 per year in Northeast Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,270.