Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks pay in South Carolina
In South Carolina, the median pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks is $25.12 an hour ($52,240 a year). About 1,550 people work in this job there.
That is 10% lower than the U.S. median ($58,260). South Carolina ranks 39th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for payroll and timekeeping clerks in South Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.36 | $38,180 |
| 25% of workers | $21.87 | $45,500 |
| Half of workers (median) | $25.12 | $52,240 |
| 75% of workers | $30.00 | $62,400 |
| 90% of workers | $37.34 | $77,660 |
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks pay in South Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Spartanburg | $54,150 | 110 |
| Charleston-North Charleston | $53,930 | 280 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $53,560 | 280 |
| Columbia | $52,240 | 220 |
| Florence | $51,860 | 60 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach | $50,200 | 60 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal | $48,660 | 40 |
South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (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 South Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $47,940 |
| Billing and Posting Clerks | $45,250 |
| Bill and Account Collectors | $43,140 |
| Tellers | $42,280 |
| Procurement Clerks | $49,810 |
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