How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make in Illinois?
$61,390a year
Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks in Illinois. That is $29.51 an hour or $5,116 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.51
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,670Median: $61,390Highest 10%: $86,460
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,670 | $19.07 | |
| 25th | $48,560 | $23.35 | |
| Median | $61,390 | $29.51 | |
| 75th | $74,820 | $35.97 | |
| 90th | $86,460 | $41.57 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $62,920 |
| Bloomington, IL | $62,400 |
| Champaign, IL | $59,200 |
| St. Louis, MO | $59,190 |
| Springfield, IL | $57,680 |
| Paducah, KY | $57,220 |
| Davenport, IA | $56,900 |
| Decatur, IL | $56,780 |
| Rockford, IL | $55,630 |
| Peoria, IL | $55,100 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $43,610 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks.
| 7. Alaska | $62,210 |
| 8. Connecticut | $62,200 |
| 9. Hawaii | $62,070 |
| 10. Illinois | $61,390 |
| 11. Minnesota | $61,320 |
| 12. New York | $61,040 |
| 13. Oregon | $60,980 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $29.51 ($61,390 a year).
Do payroll and timekeeping clerks make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $61,390 against $58,260 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Illinois rank for payroll and timekeeping clerk pay?
Illinois ranks 10 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays payroll and timekeeping clerks the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $62,920 a year.
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.