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How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make in Chattanooga?

$51,870a year

Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks in the Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area. That is $24.94 an hour or $4,323 a month.

Hourly
$24.94
Vs. national median
-11%
Rank among cities
239 of 359
Jobs in the area
190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,430Median: $51,870Highest 10%: $67,970
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,430$18.48
25th$44,770$21.52
Median$51,870$24.94
75th$58,200$27.98
90th$67,970$32.68

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks.

Nashville, TN$55,960
Memphis, TN$53,420
Knoxville, TN$52,910
Clarksville, TN$52,420
Kingsport, TN$51,170
Jackson, TN$47,820
Johnson City, TN$46,150
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Related jobs in Chattanooga

Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$64,680
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$64,150
Postal Service Clerk$63,650
Postal Service Mail Sorter$58,390
Postal Service Mail Carrier$55,930
Production$52,740
Correspondence Clerk$51,480
Court$49,920
Cargo and Freight Agent$49,460
Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk$48,770
Salaries for every job in Chattanooga, TN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area is $24.94 ($51,870 a year).

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

No: $51,870 against $58,260 nationally, 11% less.

How does Chattanooga compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $51,780, so Chattanooga pays 0% more.

Where does Chattanooga rank for payroll and timekeeping clerk pay?

239 of 359 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $67,970 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.