How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make in Boston?
$66,930a year
Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $32.18 an hour or $5,578 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.18
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 359
- Jobs in the area
- 2,500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,510Median: $66,930Highest 10%: $89,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,510 | $24.28 | |
| 25th | $56,990 | $27.40 | |
| Median | $66,930 | $32.18 | |
| 75th | $79,440 | $38.19 | |
| 90th | $89,450 | $43.00 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks.
| Barnstable Town, MA | $63,910 |
| Worcester, MA | $60,080 |
| Providence, RI | $59,720 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $58,730 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $58,720 |
| Springfield, MA | $58,440 |
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Salaries for every job in Boston, MAFrequently asked questions
How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $32.18 ($66,930 a year).
Do payroll and timekeeping clerks make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $66,930 against $58,260 nationally, 15% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $63,670, so Boston pays 5% more.
Where does Boston rank for payroll and timekeeping clerk pay?
7 of 359 metro areas with data.
How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $89,450 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.