Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks pay in Georgia
In Georgia, the median pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks is $28.84 an hour ($59,990 a year). About 6,720 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($58,260). Georgia ranks 16th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for payroll and timekeeping clerks in Georgia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.04 | $39,590 |
| 25% of workers | $23.44 | $48,760 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.84 | $59,990 |
| 75% of workers | $33.65 | $69,990 |
| 90% of workers | $36.92 | $76,790 |
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks pay in Georgia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Warner Robins | $62,880 | 60 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell | $62,710 | 4,260 |
| Savannah | $61,080 | 200 |
| Hinesville | $58,110 | 40 |
| Gainesville | $56,430 | 110 |
| Rome | $54,690 | 0 |
| Columbus | $54,580 | 130 |
| Macon-Bibb County | $54,100 | 100 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons | $54,070 | 50 |
| Athens-Clarke County | $52,920 | 80 |
| Albany | $52,160 | 50 |
| Augusta-Richmond County | $51,490 | 390 |
| Dalton | $50,780 | 60 |
| Valdosta | $49,750 | 60 |
Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 Georgia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $49,350 |
| Billing and Posting Clerks | $47,390 |
| Tellers | $41,690 |
| Bill and Account Collectors | $46,300 |
| Procurement Clerks | $50,730 |
| Financial Clerks, All Other | $52,240 |
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