How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make in California?
$65,340a year
Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks in California. That is $31.41 an hour or $5,445 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.41
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 20,590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,120Median: $65,340Highest 10%: $92,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,120 | $22.17 | |
| 25th | $56,230 | $27.03 | |
| Median | $65,340 | $31.41 | |
| 75th | $78,870 | $37.92 | |
| 90th | $92,080 | $44.27 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $80,510 |
| San Jose, CA | $77,950 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $68,870 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $68,380 |
| Sacramento, CA | $65,810 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $65,040 |
| San Diego, CA | $63,810 |
| Vallejo, CA | $63,170 |
| Napa, CA | $62,920 |
| Hanford, CA | $62,050 |
| Modesto, CA | $61,980 |
| Oxnard, CA | $61,310 |
| Stockton, CA | $61,230 |
| Riverside, CA | $61,200 |
| Merced, CA | $60,350 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $60,040 |
| Fresno, CA | $59,730 |
| Chico, CA | $59,720 |
| Salinas, CA | $59,530 |
| Yuba City, CA | $58,840 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $57,970 |
| El Centro, CA | $57,610 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $56,650 |
| Redding, CA | $55,430 |
| Visalia, CA | $54,890 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks.
| 1. District of Columbia | $74,670 |
| 2. California | $65,340 |
| 3. Washington | $64,560 |
| 4. Colorado | $64,140 |
| 5. Massachusetts | $63,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $31.41 ($65,340 a year).
Do payroll and timekeeping clerks make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $65,340 against $58,260 nationally, 12% more.
Where does California rank for payroll and timekeeping clerk pay?
California ranks 2 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays payroll and timekeeping clerks the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $80,510 a year.
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.