How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make in Maryland?
$59,760a year
Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks in Maryland. That is $28.73 an hour or $4,980 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.73
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,750Median: $59,760Highest 10%: $82,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,750 | $15.26 | |
| 25th | $48,740 | $23.43 | |
| Median | $59,760 | $28.73 | |
| 75th | $69,350 | $33.34 | |
| 90th | $82,140 | $39.49 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $63,440 |
| Baltimore, MD | $60,330 |
| Salisbury, MD | $59,200 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $58,810 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $58,690 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks.
| 14. New Jersey | $60,750 |
| 15. North Dakota | $60,600 |
| 16. Georgia | $59,990 |
| 17. Maryland | $59,760 |
| 18. Rhode Island | $59,370 |
| 19. Wisconsin | $59,310 |
| 20. Virginia | $58,250 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $28.73 ($59,760 a year).
Do payroll and timekeeping clerks make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $59,760 against $58,260 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Maryland rank for payroll and timekeeping clerk pay?
Maryland ranks 17 of 51 states.
Which city in Maryland pays payroll and timekeeping clerks the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $63,440 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.