Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $51,500 -6.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.76
10th percentile $39,640
90th percentile $71,920
Employed locally 2,770
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,640
    25th
    $48,530
    50th (median)
    $51,500
    75th
    $61,110
    90th
    $71,920

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary vs area income 61% Median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary is 39% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $52,200
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $49,430
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $48,700
    Tucson, AZ $48,130
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $44,630
    Yuma, AZ $43,160

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $44,400
    Office Clerks, General $47,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $64,170
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $47,080
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $38,630
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Phoenix, AZ is $24.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Phoenix, AZ is 6.9% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $39,640 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,530.