Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks pay in Alabama
In Alabama, the median pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks is $22.20 an hour ($46,170 a year). About 1,360 people work in this job there.
That is 21% lower than the U.S. median ($58,260). Alabama ranks 49th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for payroll and timekeeping clerks in Alabama
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.48 | $32,210 |
| 25% of workers | $18.04 | $37,520 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.20 | $46,170 |
| 75% of workers | $26.46 | $55,030 |
| 90% of workers | $30.85 | $64,170 |
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | $52,020 | 150 |
| Birmingham | $48,380 | 340 |
| Decatur | $46,810 | 40 |
| Montgomery | $46,450 | 130 |
| Tuscaloosa | $45,540 | 40 |
| Mobile | $45,280 | 110 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals | $44,690 | 30 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley | $40,370 | 60 |
| Dothan | $38,550 | 40 |
Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for payroll and timekeeping clerks
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -15.9% over ten years, declining · about 11,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Alabama
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $44,640 |
| Tellers | $37,350 |
| Billing and Posting Clerks | $39,520 |
| Bill and Account Collectors | $40,330 |
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