How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make in Birmingham?
$48,380a year
Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks in the Birmingham, AL metro area. That is $23.26 an hour or $4,032 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.26
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among cities
- 304 of 359
- Jobs in the area
- 340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,790Median: $48,380Highest 10%: $65,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,790 | $17.21 | |
| 25th | $42,840 | $20.60 | |
| Median | $48,380 | $23.26 | |
| 75th | $57,730 | $27.75 | |
| 90th | $65,140 | $31.32 |
Other cities in Alabama
Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks.
| Columbus, GA | $54,580 |
| Huntsville, AL | $52,020 |
| Montgomery, AL | $46,450 |
| Mobile, AL | $45,280 |
| Daphne, AL | $40,370 |
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Salaries for every job in Birmingham, ALFrequently asked questions
How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make an hour in Birmingham?
The median hourly pay in the Birmingham, AL metro area is $23.26 ($48,380 a year).
Do payroll and timekeeping clerks make more in Birmingham than the national average?
No: $48,380 against $58,260 nationally, 17% less.
How does Birmingham compare with the rest of Alabama?
The median in Alabama is $46,170, so Birmingham pays 5% more.
Where does Birmingham rank for payroll and timekeeping clerk pay?
304 of 359 metro areas with data.
How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make starting out in Birmingham?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,790 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,140 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.