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How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make in Jefferson City?

$50,420a year

Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks in the Jefferson City, MO metro area. That is $24.24 an hour or $4,202 a month.

Hourly
$24.24
Vs. national median
-13%
Rank among cities
269 of 359
Jobs in the area
70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,070Median: $50,420Highest 10%: $73,520
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$32,070$15.42
25th$38,630$18.57
Median$50,420$24.24
75th$61,780$29.70
90th$73,520$35.35

Other cities in Missouri

Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks.

St. Louis, MO$59,190
St. Joseph, MO$56,970
Kansas City, MO$56,590
Joplin, MO$48,510
Springfield, MO$47,980
Columbia, MO$47,620
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Related jobs in Jefferson City

Same field, median yearly pay.

Postal Service Mail Carrier$62,070
Postal Service Clerk$58,470
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$55,740
Office and Administrative Support Worker$55,740
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$55,520
Production$51,400
Information and Record Clerk$48,630
Dispatcher$47,920
Loan Interviewer and Clerk$47,330
Public Safety Telecommunicator$46,430
Salaries for every job in Jefferson City, MO

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Jefferson City, MO metro area is $24.24 ($50,420 a year).

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

No: $50,420 against $58,260 nationally, 13% less.

How does Jefferson City compare with the rest of Missouri?

The median in Missouri is $54,080, so Jefferson City pays 7% less.

Where does Jefferson City rank for payroll and timekeeping clerk pay?

269 of 359 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $32,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,520 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.