Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks is $29.51 an hour ($61,390 a year). About 5,580 people work in this job there.
That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($58,260). Illinois ranks 10th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for payroll and timekeeping clerks in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.07 | $39,670 |
| 25% of workers | $23.35 | $48,560 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.51 | $61,390 |
| 75% of workers | $35.97 | $74,820 |
| 90% of workers | $41.57 | $86,460 |
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $62,920 | 4,170 |
| Bloomington | $62,400 | 60 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $59,200 | 80 |
| Springfield | $57,680 | 80 |
| Decatur | $56,780 | 40 |
| Rockford | $55,630 | 120 |
| Peoria | $55,100 | 160 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (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 Illinois
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $49,560 |
| Billing and Posting Clerks | $49,730 |
| Tellers | $38,670 |
| Bill and Account Collectors | $48,140 |
| Procurement Clerks | $47,770 |
| Financial Clerks, All Other | $56,980 |
| Gambling Cage Workers | $39,900 |
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