How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make in Michigan?
$56,160a year
Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks in Michigan. That is $27.00 an hour or $4,680 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.00
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,050
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,560Median: $56,160Highest 10%: $78,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,560 | $18.54 | |
| 25th | $48,700 | $23.41 | |
| Median | $56,160 | $27.00 | |
| 75th | $67,150 | $32.28 | |
| 90th | $78,200 | $37.60 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Midland, MI | $63,760 |
| Lansing, MI | $61,510 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $61,270 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $59,770 |
| Detroit, MI | $59,610 |
| Saginaw, MI | $59,480 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $56,210 |
| Flint, MI | $53,670 |
| Jackson, MI | $53,630 |
| Traverse City, MI | $53,550 |
| Muskegon, MI | $53,420 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $52,660 |
| Monroe, MI | $52,190 |
| South Bend, IN | $50,320 |
| Niles, MI | $49,410 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks.
| 24. Kansas | $56,590 |
| 25. Delaware | $56,430 |
| 26. Utah | $56,430 |
| 27. Michigan | $56,160 |
| 28. Pennsylvania | $55,690 |
| 29. Vermont | $55,340 |
| 30. Montana | $55,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $27.00 ($56,160 a year).
Do payroll and timekeeping clerks make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $56,160 against $58,260 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Michigan rank for payroll and timekeeping clerk pay?
Michigan ranks 27 of 51 states.
Which city in Michigan pays payroll and timekeeping clerks the most?
Midland, MI, with a median of $63,760 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.