Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks pay in Connecticut
In Connecticut, the median pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks is $29.91 an hour ($62,200 a year). About 1,540 people work in this job there.
That is 7% higher than the U.S. median ($58,260). Connecticut ranks 8th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for payroll and timekeeping clerks in Connecticut
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.66 | $47,120 |
| 25% of workers | $26.45 | $55,010 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.91 | $62,200 |
| 75% of workers | $35.81 | $74,480 |
| 90% of workers | $40.36 | $83,950 |
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks pay in Connecticut metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New Haven | $65,190 | 250 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury | $64,000 | 310 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford | $62,400 | 590 |
| Waterbury-Shelton | $61,250 | 160 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic | $60,230 | 100 |
Connecticut unemployment rate: 5.1% (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)
- 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 Connecticut
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $59,970 |
| Billing and Posting Clerks | $52,000 |
| Tellers | $46,320 |
| Bill and Account Collectors | $57,930 |
| Procurement Clerks | $50,510 |
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