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How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make in McAllen?

$40,810a year

Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metro area. That is $19.62 an hour or $3,401 a month.

Hourly
$19.62
Vs. national median
-30%
Rank among cities
351 of 359
Jobs in the area
280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,540Median: $40,810Highest 10%: $60,720
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$27,540$13.24
25th$33,280$16.00
Median$40,810$19.62
75th$50,000$24.04
90th$60,720$29.19

Other cities in Texas

Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks.

Dallas, TX$60,230
Austin, TX$59,630
Midland, TX$59,510
Waco, TX$56,040
Odessa, TX$56,000
Houston, TX$54,090
Longview, TX$53,470
Killeen, TX$53,290
San Antonio, TX$50,830
Beaumont, TX$50,450
Abilene, TX$50,120
Amarillo, TX$49,850
El Paso, TX$48,620
Wichita Falls, TX$48,310
College Station, TX$47,440
Corpus Christi, TX$46,590
Tyler, TX$46,540
Lubbock, TX$46,360
Brownsville, TX$42,070
Laredo, TX$41,030
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Related jobs in McAllen

Same field, median yearly pay.

Postal Service Clerk$68,810
Postal Service Mail Carrier$64,250
Postal Service Mail Sorter$61,570
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$60,410
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$55,570
Production$46,200
Eligibility Interviewer$45,660
Loan Interviewer and Clerk$45,480
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$45,100
Cargo and Freight Agent$44,380
Salaries for every job in McAllen, TX

Frequently asked questions

How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make an hour in McAllen?

The median hourly pay in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metro area is $19.62 ($40,810 a year).

Do payroll and timekeeping clerks make more in McAllen than the national average?

No: $40,810 against $58,260 nationally, 30% less.

How does McAllen compare with the rest of Texas?

The median in Texas is $54,090, so McAllen pays 25% less.

Where does McAllen rank for payroll and timekeeping clerk pay?

351 of 359 metro areas with data.

How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make starting out in McAllen?

The lowest-paid 10% make $27,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,720 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.