Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks is $26.00 an hour ($54,080 a year). About 1,230 people work in this job there.
That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($58,260). Iowa ranks 33rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for payroll and timekeeping clerks in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.95 | $39,410 |
| 25% of workers | $22.15 | $46,070 |
| Half of workers (median) | $26.00 | $54,080 |
| 75% of workers | $29.53 | $61,420 |
| 90% of workers | $34.13 | $70,990 |
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $58,600 | 300 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | $57,300 | 40 |
| Ames | $56,920 | 30 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $56,900 | 160 |
| Iowa City | $56,430 | 40 |
| Sioux City | $55,940 | 50 |
| Cedar Rapids | $53,260 | 110 |
| Dubuque | $44,260 | 80 |
Iowa 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 Iowa
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $48,180 |
| Tellers | $38,450 |
| Billing and Posting Clerks | $47,110 |
| Bill and Account Collectors | $46,000 |
| Procurement Clerks | $48,870 |
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