Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $78,180 +41.4% vs national
Median hourly $37.59
10th percentile $51,600
90th percentile $108,490
Employed locally 2,590
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,600
    25th
    $64,270
    50th (median)
    $78,180
    75th
    $92,170
    90th
    $108,490

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary vs area income 58% Median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary is 42% 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
    District of Columbia $69,210
    Napa, CA $67,250
    Boulder, CO $65,520
    Vallejo, CA $64,700
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $64,480

    Nearby metros — Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $80,150
    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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $63,090

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $55,790
    Customer Service Representatives $56,400
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $60,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $83,020
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $64,480
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $61,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in San Francisco, CA is $37.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in San Francisco, CA is 41.4% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $51,600 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,270.