Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks is $26.78 an hour ($55,690 a year). About 5,170 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($58,260). Pennsylvania ranks 28th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for payroll and timekeeping clerks in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.05 | $39,630 |
| 25% of workers | $22.38 | $46,540 |
| Half of workers (median) | $26.78 | $55,690 |
| 75% of workers | $31.05 | $64,590 |
| 90% of workers | $37.01 | $76,980 |
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $58,810 | 2,410 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $57,780 | 260 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $57,490 | 220 |
| Lancaster | $55,140 | 250 |
| Erie | $54,900 | 80 |
| York-Hanover | $53,960 | 170 |
| Reading | $53,680 | 150 |
| Pittsburgh | $52,400 | 1,130 |
| Lebanon | $51,980 | 50 |
| Chambersburg | $50,810 | 40 |
| Altoona | $50,790 | 40 |
| State College | $50,550 | 70 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $49,060 | 180 |
| Johnstown | $47,420 | 40 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $48,440 |
| Billing and Posting Clerks | $46,890 |
| Tellers | $40,200 |
| Bill and Account Collectors | $46,660 |
| Procurement Clerks | $53,800 |
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