Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks pay in New Jersey
In New Jersey, the median pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks is $29.21 an hour ($60,750 a year). About 4,290 people work in this job there.
That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($58,260). New Jersey ranks 14th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for payroll and timekeeping clerks in New Jersey
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.67 | $42,990 |
| 25% of workers | $24.25 | $50,440 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.21 | $60,750 |
| 75% of workers | $35.27 | $73,350 |
| 90% of workers | $40.86 | $84,990 |
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks pay in New Jersey metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton-Princeton | $54,870 | 210 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton | $54,560 | 140 |
| Vineland | $50,790 | 80 |
New Jersey unemployment rate: 4.3% (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 New Jersey
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $58,300 |
| Billing and Posting Clerks | $51,750 |
| Tellers | $47,210 |
| Bill and Account Collectors | $52,510 |
| Procurement Clerks | $57,460 |
| Financial Clerks, All Other | $57,920 |
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