Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks pay in Colorado
In Colorado, the median pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks is $30.84 an hour ($64,140 a year). About 2,580 people work in this job there.
That is 10% higher than the U.S. median ($58,260). Colorado ranks 4th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for payroll and timekeeping clerks in Colorado
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.40 | $46,590 |
| 25% of workers | $24.83 | $51,650 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.84 | $64,140 |
| 75% of workers | $36.56 | $76,040 |
| 90% of workers | $42.33 | $88,050 |
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks pay in Colorado metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $67,710 | 100 |
| Boulder | $66,140 | 0 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $64,760 | 1,580 |
| Colorado Springs | $61,260 | 210 |
| Pueblo | $59,290 | 30 |
| Greeley | $55,690 | 110 |
| Grand Junction | $53,740 | 50 |
Colorado unemployment rate: 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 Colorado
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $54,000 |
| Billing and Posting Clerks | $52,670 |
| Tellers | $46,060 |
| Financial Clerks, All Other | $59,990 |
| Bill and Account Collectors | $50,090 |
| Procurement Clerks | $55,210 |
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