Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks pay in Michigan
In Michigan, the median pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks is $27.00 an hour ($56,160 a year). About 4,050 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($58,260). Michigan ranks 27th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for payroll and timekeeping clerks in Michigan
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.54 | $38,560 |
| 25% of workers | $23.41 | $48,700 |
| Half of workers (median) | $27.00 | $56,160 |
| 75% of workers | $32.28 | $67,150 |
| 90% of workers | $37.60 | $78,200 |
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks pay in Michigan metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Midland | $63,760 | 50 |
| Lansing-East Lansing | $61,510 | 150 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage | $61,270 | 80 |
| Ann Arbor | $59,770 | 140 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $59,610 | 1,450 |
| Saginaw | $59,480 | 80 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $56,210 | 530 |
| Flint | $53,670 | 100 |
| Jackson | $53,630 | 50 |
| Traverse City | $53,550 | 40 |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores | $53,420 | 40 |
| Battle Creek | $52,660 | 50 |
| Monroe | $52,190 | 40 |
| Niles | $49,410 | 50 |
Michigan unemployment rate: 5% (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 Michigan
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $48,980 |
| Tellers | $39,240 |
| Billing and Posting Clerks | $46,890 |
| Bill and Account Collectors | $47,130 |
| Procurement Clerks | $49,980 |
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