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

$54,580a year

Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks in the Columbus, GA-AL metro area. That is $26.24 an hour or $4,548 a month.

Hourly
$26.24
Vs. national median
-6%
Rank among cities
184 of 359
Jobs in the area
130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,190Median: $54,580Highest 10%: $74,110
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,190$18.36
25th$44,690$21.49
Median$54,580$26.24
75th$62,400$30.00
90th$74,110$35.63

Other cities in Georgia

Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks.

Warner Robins, GA$62,880
Atlanta, GA$62,710
Savannah, GA$61,080
Gainesville, GA$56,430
Rome, GA$54,690
Macon, GA$54,100
Brunswick, GA$54,070
Athens, GA$52,920
Albany, GA$52,160
Chattanooga, TN$51,870
Augusta, GA$51,490
Dalton, GA$50,780
Valdosta, GA$49,750
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Related jobs in Columbus

Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$63,000
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$59,290
Postal Service Clerk$59,190
Information and Record Clerk$58,120
Postal Service Mail Carrier$54,430
Procurement Clerk$54,020
Human Resources Assistant$49,110
Production$47,690
Office and Administrative Support Worker$44,210
Dispatcher$42,980
Salaries for every job in Columbus, GA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Columbus, GA-AL metro area is $26.24 ($54,580 a year).

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

No: $54,580 against $58,260 nationally, 6% less.

How does Columbus compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $59,990, so Columbus pays 9% less.

Where does Columbus rank for payroll and timekeeping clerk pay?

184 of 359 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,110 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.