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How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make in Baton Rouge?

$54,580a year

Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks in the Baton Rouge, LA metro area. That is $26.24 an hour or $4,548 a month.

Hourly
$26.24
Vs. national median
-6%
Rank among cities
183 of 359
Jobs in the area
540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,510Median: $54,580Highest 10%: $75,600
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,510$14.19
25th$44,250$21.27
Median$54,580$26.24
75th$64,210$30.87
90th$75,600$36.35

Other cities in Louisiana

Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks.

New Orleans, LA$53,590
Slidell, LA$51,160
Lafayette, LA$50,510
Lake Charles, LA$50,170
Alexandria, LA$49,310
Houma, LA$49,110
Shreveport, LA$48,750
Monroe, LA$48,570
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Related jobs in Baton Rouge

Same field, median yearly pay.

Production$64,630
Postal Service Clerk$64,480
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$61,710
Postal Service Mail Sorter$59,490
Postal Service Mail Carrier$59,010
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$58,800
Weigher$52,810
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$51,320
Cargo and Freight Agent$51,230
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agent and Travel Clerk$50,950
Salaries for every job in Baton Rouge, LA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make an hour in Baton Rouge?

The median hourly pay in the Baton Rouge, LA metro area is $26.24 ($54,580 a year).

Do payroll and timekeeping clerks make more in Baton Rouge than the national average?

No: $54,580 against $58,260 nationally, 6% less.

How does Baton Rouge compare with the rest of Louisiana?

The median in Louisiana is $50,800, so Baton Rouge pays 7% more.

Where does Baton Rouge rank for payroll and timekeeping clerk pay?

183 of 359 metro areas with data.

How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make starting out in Baton Rouge?

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,600 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.