Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks pay in Maryland
In Maryland, the median pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks is $28.73 an hour ($59,760 a year). About 1,870 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($58,260). Maryland ranks 17th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for payroll and timekeeping clerks in Maryland
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.27 | $31,750 |
| 25% of workers | $23.43 | $48,740 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.73 | $59,760 |
| 75% of workers | $33.34 | $69,350 |
| 90% of workers | $39.49 | $82,140 |
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks pay in Maryland metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson | $60,330 | 840 |
| Salisbury | $59,200 | 50 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg | $58,690 | 0 |
Maryland unemployment rate: 4.1% (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 Maryland
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $53,540 |
| Billing and Posting Clerks | $52,210 |
| Tellers | $46,010 |
| Bill and Account Collectors | $50,010 |
| Procurement Clerks | $53,960 |
| Financial Clerks, All Other | $52,370 |
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