How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make in El Centro?
$57,610a year
Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks in the El Centro, CA metro area. That is $27.70 an hour or $4,801 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.70
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 125 of 359
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,640Median: $57,610Highest 10%: $83,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,640 | $18.58 | |
| 25th | $45,320 | $21.79 | |
| Median | $57,610 | $27.70 | |
| 75th | $74,390 | $35.76 | |
| 90th | $83,180 | $39.99 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks.
| San Francisco, CA | $80,510 |
| San Jose, CA | $77,950 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $68,870 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $68,380 |
| Sacramento, CA | $65,810 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $65,040 |
| San Diego, CA | $63,810 |
| Vallejo, CA | $63,170 |
| Napa, CA | $62,920 |
| Hanford, CA | $62,050 |
| Modesto, CA | $61,980 |
| Oxnard, CA | $61,310 |
| Stockton, CA | $61,230 |
| Riverside, CA | $61,200 |
| Merced, CA | $60,350 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $60,040 |
| Fresno, CA | $59,730 |
| Chico, CA | $59,720 |
| Salinas, CA | $59,530 |
| Yuba City, CA | $58,840 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $57,970 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $56,650 |
| Redding, CA | $55,430 |
| Visalia, CA | $54,890 |
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Salaries for every job in El Centro, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make an hour in El Centro?
The median hourly pay in the El Centro, CA metro area is $27.70 ($57,610 a year).
Do payroll and timekeeping clerks make more in El Centro than the national average?
No: $57,610 against $58,260 nationally, 1% less.
How does El Centro compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $65,340, so El Centro pays 12% less.
Where does El Centro rank for payroll and timekeeping clerk pay?
125 of 359 metro areas with data.
How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make starting out in El Centro?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,180 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.