How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make in Lexington?
$56,230a year
Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area. That is $27.03 an hour or $4,686 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.03
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 156 of 359
- Jobs in the area
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,270Median: $56,230Highest 10%: $80,320
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,270 | $19.36 | |
| 25th | $47,290 | $22.74 | |
| Median | $56,230 | $27.03 | |
| 75th | $69,660 | $33.49 | |
| 90th | $80,320 | $38.62 |
Other cities in Kentucky
Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks.
| Elizabethtown, KY | $59,390 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $57,540 |
| Louisville, KY | $54,600 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $53,540 |
| Clarksville, TN | $52,420 |
| Huntington, WV | $46,100 |
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Salaries for every job in Lexington, KYFrequently asked questions
How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make an hour in Lexington?
The median hourly pay in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area is $27.03 ($56,230 a year).
Do payroll and timekeeping clerks make more in Lexington than the national average?
No: $56,230 against $58,260 nationally, 3% less.
How does Lexington compare with the rest of Kentucky?
The median in Kentucky is $52,890, so Lexington pays 6% more.
Where does Lexington rank for payroll and timekeeping clerk pay?
156 of 359 metro areas with data.
How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make starting out in Lexington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,320 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.