How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make in Dallas?
$60,230a year
Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $28.96 an hour or $5,019 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.96
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 69 of 359
- Jobs in the area
- 3,800
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,350Median: $60,230Highest 10%: $78,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,350 | $17.00 | |
| 25th | $48,290 | $23.22 | |
| Median | $60,230 | $28.96 | |
| 75th | $69,720 | $33.52 | |
| 90th | $78,390 | $37.69 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks.
| Austin, TX | $59,630 |
| Midland, TX | $59,510 |
| Waco, TX | $56,040 |
| Odessa, TX | $56,000 |
| Houston, TX | $54,090 |
| Longview, TX | $53,470 |
| Killeen, TX | $53,290 |
| San Antonio, TX | $50,830 |
| Beaumont, TX | $50,450 |
| Abilene, TX | $50,120 |
| Amarillo, TX | $49,850 |
| El Paso, TX | $48,620 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $48,310 |
| College Station, TX | $47,440 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $46,590 |
| Tyler, TX | $46,540 |
| Lubbock, TX | $46,360 |
| Brownsville, TX | $42,070 |
| Laredo, TX | $41,030 |
| McAllen, TX | $40,810 |
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Salaries for every job in Dallas, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $28.96 ($60,230 a year).
Do payroll and timekeeping clerks make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $60,230 against $58,260 nationally, 3% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $54,090, so Dallas pays 11% more.
Where does Dallas rank for payroll and timekeeping clerk pay?
69 of 359 metro areas with data.
How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,390 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.