Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks is $24.89 an hour ($51,780 a year). About 3,680 people work in this job there.
That is 11% lower than the U.S. median ($58,260). Tennessee ranks 43rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for payroll and timekeeping clerks in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.44 | $36,270 |
| 25% of workers | $21.78 | $45,300 |
| Half of workers (median) | $24.89 | $51,780 |
| 75% of workers | $29.49 | $61,350 |
| 90% of workers | $36.14 | $75,160 |
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $55,960 | 1,460 |
| Memphis | $53,420 | 520 |
| Knoxville | $52,910 | 500 |
| Clarksville | $52,420 | 100 |
| Chattanooga | $51,870 | 190 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $51,170 | 90 |
| Cleveland | $47,940 | 40 |
| Jackson | $47,820 | 60 |
| Johnson City | $46,150 | 90 |
| Morristown | $44,790 | 40 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (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 Tennessee
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $48,180 |
| Billing and Posting Clerks | $46,330 |
| Tellers | $36,750 |
| Procurement Clerks | $38,710 |
| Bill and Account Collectors | $40,920 |
| Financial Clerks, All Other | $47,060 |
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