How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make in Atlanta?
$62,710a year
Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $30.15 an hour or $5,226 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.15
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 38 of 359
- Jobs in the area
- 4,260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,820Median: $62,710Highest 10%: $78,850
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,820 | $21.07 | |
| 25th | $51,890 | $24.95 | |
| Median | $62,710 | $30.15 | |
| 75th | $69,990 | $33.65 | |
| 90th | $78,850 | $37.91 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks.
| Warner Robins, GA | $62,880 |
| Savannah, GA | $61,080 |
| Gainesville, GA | $56,430 |
| Rome, GA | $54,690 |
| Columbus, GA | $54,580 |
| Macon, GA | $54,100 |
| Brunswick, GA | $54,070 |
| Athens, GA | $52,920 |
| Albany, GA | $52,160 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $51,870 |
| Augusta, GA | $51,490 |
| Dalton, GA | $50,780 |
| Valdosta, GA | $49,750 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
Salaries for every job in Atlanta, GAFrequently asked questions
How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $30.15 ($62,710 a year).
Do payroll and timekeeping clerks make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $62,710 against $58,260 nationally, 8% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $59,990, so Atlanta pays 5% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for payroll and timekeeping clerk pay?
38 of 359 metro areas with data.
How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,820 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,850 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.