Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks is $29.35 an hour ($61,040 a year). About 8,400 people work in this job there.
That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($58,260). New York ranks 12th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for payroll and timekeeping clerks in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.70 | $45,140 |
| 25% of workers | $24.37 | $50,700 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.35 | $61,040 |
| 75% of workers | $35.20 | $73,220 |
| 90% of workers | $41.57 | $86,470 |
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $63,500 | 7,770 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $59,110 | 250 |
| Rochester | $57,440 | 590 |
| Glens Falls | $56,430 | 60 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $56,360 | 570 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $55,650 | 630 |
| Syracuse | $55,410 | 290 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum | $51,630 | 40 |
| Ithaca | $51,030 | 40 |
| Binghamton | $50,770 | 100 |
| Kingston | $50,430 | 60 |
| Utica-Rome | $49,940 | 150 |
New York 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 York
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $58,160 |
| Billing and Posting Clerks | $53,320 |
| Tellers | $44,400 |
| Bill and Account Collectors | $47,170 |
| Procurement Clerks | $54,080 |
| Financial Clerks, All Other | $61,500 |
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