How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make in Louisiana?
$50,800a year
Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks in Louisiana. That is $24.42 an hour or $4,233 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.42
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,480Median: $50,800Highest 10%: $71,750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,480 | $14.17 | |
| 25th | $40,710 | $19.57 | |
| Median | $50,800 | $24.42 | |
| 75th | $61,750 | $29.69 | |
| 90th | $71,750 | $34.50 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Baton Rouge, LA | $54,580 |
| New Orleans, LA | $53,590 |
| Slidell, LA | $51,160 |
| Hammond, LA | $50,520 |
| Lafayette, LA | $50,510 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $50,170 |
| Alexandria, LA | $49,310 |
| Houma, LA | $49,110 |
| Shreveport, LA | $48,750 |
| Monroe, LA | $48,570 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks.
| 41. Florida | $51,910 |
| 42. Idaho | $51,790 |
| 43. Tennessee | $51,780 |
| 44. Louisiana | $50,800 |
| 45. Arizona | $50,210 |
| 46. Oklahoma | $49,920 |
| 47. South Dakota | $47,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $24.42 ($50,800 a year).
Do payroll and timekeeping clerks make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $50,800 against $58,260 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for payroll and timekeeping clerk pay?
Louisiana ranks 44 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays payroll and timekeeping clerks the most?
Baton Rouge, LA, with a median of $54,580 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.