How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make in Columbus?
$59,010a year
Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $28.37 an hour or $4,918 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.37
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 101 of 359
- Jobs in the area
- 1,200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,840Median: $59,010Highest 10%: $82,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,840 | $22.04 | |
| 25th | $47,620 | $22.89 | |
| Median | $59,010 | $28.37 | |
| 75th | $69,450 | $33.39 | |
| 90th | $82,160 | $39.50 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks.
| Dayton, OH | $60,100 |
| Cleveland, OH | $59,110 |
| 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 Columbus, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $28.37 ($59,010 a year).
Do payroll and timekeeping clerks make more in Columbus than the national average?
Yes: $59,010 against $58,260 nationally, 1% more.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $57,270, so Columbus pays 3% more.
Where does Columbus rank for payroll and timekeeping clerk pay?
101 of 359 metro areas with data.
How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,160 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.