How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make in Iowa?
$54,080a year
Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks in Iowa. That is $26.00 an hour or $4,507 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.00
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,410Median: $54,080Highest 10%: $70,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,410 | $18.95 | |
| 25th | $46,070 | $22.15 | |
| Median | $54,080 | $26.00 | |
| 75th | $61,420 | $29.53 | |
| 90th | $70,990 | $34.13 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Des Moines, IA | $58,600 |
| Waterloo, IA | $57,300 |
| Ames, IA | $56,920 |
| Davenport, IA | $56,900 |
| Omaha, NE | $56,870 |
| Iowa City, IA | $56,430 |
| Sioux City, IA | $55,940 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $53,260 |
| Dubuque, IA | $44,260 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks.
| 30. Montana | $55,040 |
| 31. Nebraska | $54,900 |
| 32. Texas | $54,090 |
| 33. Iowa | $54,080 |
| 34. Missouri | $54,080 |
| 35. Indiana | $53,770 |
| 36. North Carolina | $53,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $26.00 ($54,080 a year).
Do payroll and timekeeping clerks make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $54,080 against $58,260 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Iowa rank for payroll and timekeeping clerk pay?
Iowa ranks 33 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays payroll and timekeeping clerks the most?
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA, with a median of $58,600 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.