Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks pay in Virginia
In Virginia, the median pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks is $28.01 an hour ($58,250 a year). About 3,400 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($58,260). Virginia ranks 20th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for payroll and timekeeping clerks in Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.10 | $43,890 |
| 25% of workers | $23.74 | $49,380 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.01 | $58,250 |
| 75% of workers | $32.76 | $68,140 |
| 90% of workers | $37.89 | $78,800 |
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks pay in Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft | $60,600 | 40 |
| Charlottesville | $60,380 | 80 |
| Richmond | $60,010 | 630 |
| Lynchburg | $59,950 | 50 |
| Harrisonburg | $56,800 | 50 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $53,190 | 660 |
| Winchester | $53,080 | 30 |
| Roanoke | $51,060 | 140 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford | $46,770 | 60 |
Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (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 Virginia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $51,620 |
| Billing and Posting Clerks | $47,580 |
| Tellers | $45,120 |
| Bill and Account Collectors | $43,770 |
| Procurement Clerks | $54,660 |
| Financial Clerks, All Other | $61,040 |
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