How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make in Cleveland?
$59,110a year
Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks in the Cleveland, OH metro area. That is $28.42 an hour or $4,926 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.42
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 99 of 359
- Jobs in the area
- 1,370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,370Median: $59,110Highest 10%: $83,710
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,370 | $21.33 | |
| 25th | $48,510 | $23.32 | |
| Median | $59,110 | $28.42 | |
| 75th | $69,190 | $33.26 | |
| 90th | $83,710 | $40.25 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks.
| Dayton, OH | $60,100 |
| Columbus, OH | $59,010 |
| Toledo, OH | $58,170 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $57,540 |
| Canton, OH | $56,770 |
| Akron, OH | $55,960 |
| Lima, OH | $55,280 |
| Youngstown, OH | $51,910 |
| Huntington, WV | $46,100 |
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Salaries for every job in Cleveland, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make an hour in Cleveland?
The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $28.42 ($59,110 a year).
Do payroll and timekeeping clerks make more in Cleveland than the national average?
Yes: $59,110 against $58,260 nationally, 1% more.
How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $57,270, so Cleveland pays 3% more.
Where does Cleveland rank for payroll and timekeeping clerk pay?
99 of 359 metro areas with data.
How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make starting out in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,370 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,710 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.