Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $54,340 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly $26.13
10th percentile $29,420
90th percentile $71,170
Employed locally 100
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,420
    25th
    $44,050
    50th (median)
    $54,340
    75th
    $61,420
    90th
    $71,170

    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 Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $39,800
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $42,430
    Customer Service Representatives $40,000
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $62,400
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Northwest Illinois is $26.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Northwest Illinois is 1.7% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $29,420 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,050.