How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make in Colorado?
$64,140a year
Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks in Colorado. That is $30.84 an hour or $5,345 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.84
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,590Median: $64,140Highest 10%: $88,050
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,590 | $22.40 | |
| 25th | $51,650 | $24.83 | |
| Median | $64,140 | $30.84 | |
| 75th | $76,040 | $36.56 | |
| 90th | $88,050 | $42.33 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fort Collins, CO | $67,710 |
| Boulder, CO | $66,140 |
| Denver, CO | $64,760 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $61,260 |
| Pueblo, CO | $59,290 |
| Greeley, CO | $55,690 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $53,740 |
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 |
| 6. New Hampshire | $63,090 |
| 7. Alaska | $62,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $30.84 ($64,140 a year).
Do payroll and timekeeping clerks make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $64,140 against $58,260 nationally, 10% more.
Where does Colorado rank for payroll and timekeeping clerk pay?
Colorado ranks 4 of 51 states.
Which city in Colorado pays payroll and timekeeping clerks the most?
Fort Collins-Loveland, CO, with a median of $67,710 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.