Career Profile Payroll & Timekeeping Clerks Education Bachelor's This is the typical education required for an entry-level position. Earnings $46,800 This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position. Payroll & Timekeeping Clerks compile and record employee time and payroll data. General Information Compile and record employee time and payroll data. May compute employees time worked, production, and commission. May compute and post wages and deductions, or prepare paychecks. Excludes Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (43-3031). Training Funds Available This is a Rural Capital Area Target Occupation.Training and education opportunities are available with eligible providers throughout the state. Please contact us for more details. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Payroll & Timekeeping Clerks Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 46 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 46 openings per year are projected for Payroll & Timekeeping Clerks. +4.0% Employment Change Employment for Payroll & Timekeeping Clerks is forecasted to increase slower than the regional average by 4.0% between 2023 and 2028. $22.49 Earnings Potential An average worker in this occupation is paid $22.49/hour. Entry level workers are paid $18.68, while experienced workers are paid $26.96. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 369 Payroll & Timekeeping Clerks in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 384. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Payroll & Timekeeping Clerks are Elementary and Secondary Schools, Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services, and Office Administrative Services. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Payroll & Timekeeping Clerks include Administrative, Mathematics, and English Language. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Payroll & Timekeeping Clerks is Bachelor's. 49% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: BLS JobsEQ® ONET
