How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make in Madison?
$63,500a year
Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $30.53 an hour or $5,292 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.53
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 29 of 359
- Jobs in the area
- 360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,350Median: $63,500Highest 10%: $82,460
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,350 | $21.80 | |
| 25th | $54,220 | $26.07 | |
| Median | $63,500 | $30.53 | |
| 75th | $69,010 | $33.18 | |
| 90th | $82,460 | $39.64 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks.
| Oshkosh, WI | $64,690 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $63,060 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $62,400 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $60,510 |
| Appleton, WI | $60,240 |
| Kenosha, WI | $59,790 |
| Wausau, WI | $59,650 |
| La Crosse, WI | $59,460 |
| Janesville, WI | $58,500 |
| Racine, WI | $58,180 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $58,150 |
| Duluth, MN | $57,760 |
| Green Bay, WI | $57,510 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $54,400 |
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Salaries for every job in Madison, WIFrequently asked questions
How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $30.53 ($63,500 a year).
Do payroll and timekeeping clerks make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $63,500 against $58,260 nationally, 9% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $59,310, so Madison pays 7% more.
Where does Madison rank for payroll and timekeeping clerk pay?
29 of 359 metro areas with data.
How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,460 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.