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

$46,150a year

Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks in the Johnson City, TN metro area. That is $22.19 an hour or $3,846 a month.

Hourly
$22.19
Vs. national median
-21%
Rank among cities
332 of 359
Jobs in the area
90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,280Median: $46,150Highest 10%: $58,900
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,280$17.44
25th$40,910$19.67
Median$46,150$22.19
75th$52,420$25.20
90th$58,900$28.32

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks.

Nashville, TN$55,960
Memphis, TN$53,420
Knoxville, TN$52,910
Clarksville, TN$52,420
Chattanooga, TN$51,870
Kingsport, TN$51,170
Jackson, TN$47,820
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk salary in Tennessee Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk salary in all states

Related jobs in Johnson City

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$59,420
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$58,750
Postal Service Mail Carrier$58,710
Postal Service Mail Sorter$56,390
Information and Record Clerk$48,380
Production$48,360
Eligibility Interviewer$47,030
Human Resources Assistant$46,760
Procurement Clerk$45,910
Billing and Posting Clerk$42,270
Salaries for every job in Johnson City, TN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Johnson City, TN metro area is $22.19 ($46,150 a year).

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

No: $46,150 against $58,260 nationally, 21% less.

How does Johnson City compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $51,780, so Johnson City pays 11% less.

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

332 of 359 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,900 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.