Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks is $24.42 an hour ($50,800 a year). About 2,160 people work in this job there.
That is 13% lower than the U.S. median ($58,260). Louisiana ranks 44th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for payroll and timekeeping clerks in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.17 | $29,480 |
| 25% of workers | $19.57 | $40,710 |
| Half of workers (median) | $24.42 | $50,800 |
| 75% of workers | $29.69 | $61,750 |
| 90% of workers | $34.50 | $71,750 |
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | $54,580 | 540 |
| New Orleans-Metairie | $53,590 | 480 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington | $51,160 | 100 |
| Hammond | $50,520 | 30 |
| Lafayette | $50,510 | 200 |
| Lake Charles | $50,170 | 110 |
| Alexandria | $49,310 | 60 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $49,110 | 90 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $48,750 | 140 |
| Monroe | $48,570 | 90 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (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 Louisiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $44,890 |
| Billing and Posting Clerks | $43,170 |
| Tellers | $35,680 |
| Bill and Account Collectors | $39,130 |
| Financial Clerks, All Other | $46,270 |
| Procurement Clerks | $49,680 |
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