Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks pay in Missouri
In Missouri, the median pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks is $26.00 an hour ($54,080 a year). About 3,460 people work in this job there.
That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($58,260). Missouri ranks 34th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for payroll and timekeeping clerks in Missouri
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.80 | $37,030 |
| 25% of workers | $20.71 | $43,080 |
| Half of workers (median) | $26.00 | $54,080 |
| 75% of workers | $30.83 | $64,120 |
| 90% of workers | $38.21 | $79,470 |
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks pay in Missouri metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $59,190 | 1,530 |
| St. Joseph | $56,970 | 50 |
| Kansas City | $56,590 | 1,260 |
| Jefferson City | $50,420 | 70 |
| Joplin | $48,510 | 100 |
| Springfield | $47,980 | 280 |
| Columbia | $47,620 | 100 |
| Cape Girardeau | $43,610 | 40 |
Missouri unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 Missouri
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $47,990 |
| Tellers | $36,650 |
| Billing and Posting Clerks | $46,760 |
| Bill and Account Collectors | $41,760 |
| Procurement Clerks | $48,820 |
| Financial Clerks, All Other | $52,400 |
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