Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks pay in Arizona
In Arizona, the median pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks is $24.14 an hour ($50,210 a year). About 3,540 people work in this job there.
That is 14% lower than the U.S. median ($58,260). Arizona ranks 45th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for payroll and timekeeping clerks in Arizona
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.28 | $33,870 |
| 25% of workers | $20.56 | $42,760 |
| Half of workers (median) | $24.14 | $50,210 |
| 75% of workers | $28.88 | $60,060 |
| 90% of workers | $33.64 | $69,980 |
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks pay in Arizona metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff | $53,390 | 60 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler | $50,350 | 2,650 |
| Tucson | $49,090 | 330 |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas | $47,210 | 40 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman | $45,590 | 50 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott | $41,760 | 70 |
| Yuma | $37,810 | 130 |
Arizona unemployment rate: 4.9% (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 Arizona
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $50,590 |
| Billing and Posting Clerks | $47,730 |
| Bill and Account Collectors | $47,740 |
| Tellers | $45,250 |
| Procurement Clerks | $47,970 |
| Gambling Cage Workers | $40,780 |
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