Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks is $25.75 an hour ($53,550 a year). About 3,630 people work in this job there.
That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($58,260). North Carolina ranks 36th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for payroll and timekeeping clerks in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.61 | $36,620 |
| 25% of workers | $21.96 | $45,680 |
| Half of workers (median) | $25.75 | $53,550 |
| 75% of workers | $30.12 | $62,650 |
| 90% of workers | $35.81 | $74,480 |
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $57,650 | 970 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $56,400 | 190 |
| Burlington | $55,440 | 50 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $54,960 | 240 |
| Asheville | $54,290 | 120 |
| Greenville | $54,170 | 40 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $54,100 | 590 |
| Fayetteville | $52,170 | 140 |
| Wilmington | $51,480 | 130 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $50,800 | 90 |
| Winston-Salem | $49,990 | 220 |
| Rocky Mount | $49,390 | 50 |
| Jacksonville | $45,700 | 30 |
North Carolina 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 North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $47,930 |
| Billing and Posting Clerks | $47,160 |
| Bill and Account Collectors | $42,910 |
| Tellers | $44,830 |
| Procurement Clerks | $50,390 |
| Financial Clerks, All Other | $58,290 |
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