How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make in Columbus?
$55,160a year
Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks in the Columbus, IN metro area. That is $26.52 an hour or $4,597 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.52
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 173 of 359
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,090Median: $55,160Highest 10%: $84,020
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,090 | $18.79 | |
| 25th | $43,930 | $21.12 | |
| Median | $55,160 | $26.52 | |
| 75th | $66,450 | $31.95 | |
| 90th | $84,020 | $40.39 |
Other cities in Indiana
Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks.
| Chicago, IL | $62,920 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $57,540 |
| Elkhart, IN | $56,430 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $55,450 |
| Louisville, KY | $54,600 |
| Bloomington, IN | $53,040 |
| Lafayette, IN | $52,920 |
| South Bend, IN | $50,320 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $50,030 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $48,510 |
| Evansville, IN | $48,220 |
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How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, IN metro area is $26.52 ($55,160 a year).
Do payroll and timekeeping clerks make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $55,160 against $58,260 nationally, 5% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Indiana?
The median in Indiana is $53,770, so Columbus pays 3% more.
Where does Columbus rank for payroll and timekeeping clerk pay?
173 of 359 metro areas with data.
How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $84,020 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.