How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make in Albany?
$56,360a year
Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $27.10 an hour or $4,697 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.10
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 155 of 359
- Jobs in the area
- 570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,520Median: $56,360Highest 10%: $78,540
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,520 | $20.92 | |
| 25th | $48,280 | $23.21 | |
| Median | $56,360 | $27.10 | |
| 75th | $65,360 | $31.42 | |
| 90th | $78,540 | $37.76 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks.
| New York, NY | $63,500 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $59,110 |
| Rochester, NY | $57,440 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $56,430 |
| Buffalo, NY | $55,650 |
| Syracuse, NY | $55,410 |
| Binghamton, NY | $50,770 |
| Kingston, NY | $50,430 |
| Utica, NY | $49,940 |
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Salaries for every job in Albany, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $27.10 ($56,360 a year).
Do payroll and timekeeping clerks make more in Albany than the national average?
No: $56,360 against $58,260 nationally, 3% less.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $61,040, so Albany pays 8% less.
Where does Albany rank for payroll and timekeeping clerk pay?
155 of 359 metro areas with data.
How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,540 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.