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How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make in Indianapolis?

$55,450a year

Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area. That is $26.66 an hour or $4,621 a month.

Hourly
$26.66
Vs. national median
-5%
Rank among cities
167 of 359
Jobs in the area
1,690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,630Median: $55,450Highest 10%: $81,140
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,630$19.05
25th$46,880$22.54
Median$55,450$26.66
75th$65,540$31.51
90th$81,140$39.01

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks.

Chicago, IL$62,920
Cincinnati, OH$57,540
Elkhart, IN$56,430
Columbus, IN$55,160
Louisville, KY$54,600
Bloomington, IN$53,040
Lafayette, IN$52,920
South Bend, IN$50,320
Fort Wayne, IN$50,030
Terre Haute, IN$48,510
Evansville, IN$48,220
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Related jobs in Indianapolis

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$74,680
Postal Service Clerk$64,670
Postal Service Mail Carrier$62,070
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$61,580
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$60,730
Production$59,810
Information and Record Clerk$59,730
Weigher$57,510
Brokerage Clerk$53,090
Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk$52,070
Salaries for every job in Indianapolis, IN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area is $26.66 ($55,450 a year).

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

No: $55,450 against $58,260 nationally, 5% less.

How does Indianapolis compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $53,770, so Indianapolis pays 3% more.

Where does Indianapolis rank for payroll and timekeeping clerk pay?

167 of 359 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,140 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.