How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make in Lafayette?
$50,510a year
Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks in the Lafayette, LA metro area. That is $24.28 an hour or $4,209 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.28
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 264 of 359
- Jobs in the area
- 200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,970Median: $50,510Highest 10%: $72,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,970 | $12.97 | |
| 25th | $39,870 | $19.17 | |
| Median | $50,510 | $24.28 | |
| 75th | $61,740 | $29.68 | |
| 90th | $72,030 | $34.63 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks.
| Baton Rouge, LA | $54,580 |
| New Orleans, LA | $53,590 |
| Slidell, LA | $51,160 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $50,170 |
| Alexandria, LA | $49,310 |
| Houma, LA | $49,110 |
| Shreveport, LA | $48,750 |
| Monroe, LA | $48,570 |
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How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make an hour in Lafayette?
The median hourly pay in the Lafayette, LA metro area is $24.28 ($50,510 a year).
Do payroll and timekeeping clerks make more in Lafayette than the national average?
No: $50,510 against $58,260 nationally, 13% less.
How does Lafayette compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $50,800, so Lafayette pays 1% less.
Where does Lafayette rank for payroll and timekeeping clerk pay?
264 of 359 metro areas with data.
How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make starting out in Lafayette?
The lowest-paid 10% make $26,970 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,030 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.