Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks pay in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, the median pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks is $28.52 an hour ($59,310 a year). About 2,590 people work in this job there.
That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($58,260). Wisconsin ranks 19th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for payroll and timekeeping clerks in Wisconsin
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.54 | $42,730 |
| 25% of workers | $24.45 | $50,850 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.52 | $59,310 |
| 75% of workers | $32.20 | $66,980 |
| 90% of workers | $36.94 | $76,830 |
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks pay in Wisconsin metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Oshkosh-Neenah | $64,690 | 70 |
| Madison | $63,500 | 360 |
| Sheboygan | $62,400 | 50 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha | $60,510 | 690 |
| Appleton | $60,240 | 100 |
| Kenosha | $59,790 | 80 |
| Wausau | $59,650 | 60 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska | $59,460 | 80 |
| Janesville-Beloit | $58,500 | 70 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant | $58,180 | 70 |
| Eau Claire | $58,150 | 80 |
| Green Bay | $57,510 | 150 |
| Fond du Lac | $54,400 | 50 |
Wisconsin unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 Wisconsin
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $50,340 |
| Tellers | $39,640 |
| Billing and Posting Clerks | $48,230 |
| Bill and Account Collectors | $49,090 |
| Procurement Clerks | $49,410 |
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