Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $48,800 -11.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.46
10th percentile $25,490
90th percentile $64,530
Employed locally 1,770
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,490
    25th
    $38,320
    50th (median)
    $48,800
    75th
    $58,930
    90th
    $64,530

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary vs area income 68% Median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary is 32% 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
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $51,240
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $50,960
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $50,840
    Flint, MI $50,330
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $49,700

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $39,780
    Office Clerks, General $44,040
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,840
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $39,450
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $44,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Tampa, FL is $23.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Tampa, FL is 11.7% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $25,490 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,320.