How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make in Baltimore?
$60,330a year
Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $29.00 an hour or $5,028 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.00
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 66 of 359
- Jobs in the area
- 840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,950Median: $60,330Highest 10%: $81,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,950 | $23.05 | |
| 25th | $53,780 | $25.86 | |
| Median | $60,330 | $29.00 | |
| 75th | $69,750 | $33.53 | |
| 90th | $81,930 | $39.39 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks.
| Washington, DC | $63,440 |
| Salisbury, MD | $59,200 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $58,810 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $58,690 |
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Salaries for every job in Baltimore, MDFrequently asked questions
How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $29.00 ($60,330 a year).
Do payroll and timekeeping clerks make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $60,330 against $58,260 nationally, 4% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $59,760, so Baltimore pays 1% more.
Where does Baltimore rank for payroll and timekeeping clerk pay?
66 of 359 metro areas with data.
How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,930 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.