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How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make in Fort Wayne?

$50,030a year

Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks in the Fort Wayne, IN metro area. That is $24.05 an hour or $4,169 a month.

Hourly
$24.05
Vs. national median
-14%
Rank among cities
277 of 359
Jobs in the area
280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,000Median: $50,030Highest 10%: $75,720
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,000$18.75
25th$45,930$22.08
Median$50,030$24.05
75th$61,120$29.38
90th$75,720$36.40

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
Columbus, IN$55,160
Louisville, KY$54,600
Bloomington, IN$53,040
Lafayette, IN$52,920
South Bend, IN$50,320
Terre Haute, IN$48,510
Evansville, IN$48,220
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Related jobs in Fort Wayne

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$71,100
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$62,640
Postal Service Clerk$62,610
Postal Service Mail Carrier$62,070
Public Safety Telecommunicator$59,460
Postal Service Mail Sorter$58,470
Production$58,390
Weigher$51,280
Information and Record Clerk$49,440
Dispatcher$49,310
Salaries for every job in Fort Wayne, IN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Fort Wayne, IN metro area is $24.05 ($50,030 a year).

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

No: $50,030 against $58,260 nationally, 14% less.

How does Fort Wayne compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $53,770, so Fort Wayne pays 7% less.

Where does Fort Wayne rank for payroll and timekeeping clerk pay?

277 of 359 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,720 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.