Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $50,900 -7.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.47
10th percentile $41,830
90th percentile $65,690
Employed locally 220
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,830
    25th
    $46,220
    50th (median)
    $50,900
    75th
    $58,950
    90th
    $65,690

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary vs area income 75% Median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary is 25% 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
    Fairbanks-College, AK $58,920
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $56,430
    Lawrence, KS $56,060
    Jackson, MI $54,430
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $53,530
    Kansas City, MO-KS $52,630

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,140
    Customer Service Representatives $39,870
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $59,130
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $34,480
    Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $37,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Topeka, KS is $24.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Topeka, KS is 7.9% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $41,830 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,220.