How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make in Charleston?
$45,140a year
Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks in the Charleston, WV metro area. That is $21.70 an hour or $3,762 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.70
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among cities
- 341 of 359
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,680Median: $45,140Highest 10%: $64,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,680 | $14.75 | |
| 25th | $37,330 | $17.95 | |
| Median | $45,140 | $21.70 | |
| 75th | $54,320 | $26.12 | |
| 90th | $64,450 | $30.99 |
Other cities in West Virginia
Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks.
| Washington, DC | $63,440 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $58,690 |
| Huntington, WV | $46,100 |
| Morgantown, WV | $39,110 |
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How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make an hour in Charleston?
The median hourly pay in the Charleston, WV metro area is $21.70 ($45,140 a year).
Do payroll and timekeeping clerks make more in Charleston than the national average?
No: $45,140 against $58,260 nationally, 23% less.
How does Charleston compare with the rest of West Virginia?
The median in West Virginia is $47,460, so Charleston pays 5% less.
Where does Charleston rank for payroll and timekeeping clerk pay?
341 of 359 metro areas with data.
How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make starting out in Charleston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,450 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.