Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks pay in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the median pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks is $25.43 an hour ($52,890 a year). About 1,670 people work in this job there.
That is 9% lower than the U.S. median ($58,260). Kentucky ranks 38th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for payroll and timekeeping clerks in Kentucky
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.59 | $36,600 |
| 25% of workers | $21.06 | $43,800 |
| Half of workers (median) | $25.43 | $52,890 |
| 75% of workers | $30.15 | $62,710 |
| 90% of workers | $36.82 | $76,590 |
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown | $59,390 | 50 |
| Paducah | $57,220 | 40 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $56,230 | 190 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $54,600 | 600 |
| Owensboro | $54,350 | 30 |
| Bowling Green | $53,540 | 90 |
Kentucky 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 Kentucky
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $46,550 |
| Tellers | $37,210 |
| Billing and Posting Clerks | $45,590 |
| Bill and Account Collectors | $48,330 |
| Procurement Clerks | $50,610 |
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