How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make in Milwaukee?
$60,510a year
Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $29.09 an hour or $5,043 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.09
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 62 of 359
- Jobs in the area
- 690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,720Median: $60,510Highest 10%: $76,630
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,720 | $21.02 | |
| 25th | $52,090 | $25.04 | |
| Median | $60,510 | $29.09 | |
| 75th | $67,640 | $32.52 | |
| 90th | $76,630 | $36.84 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks.
| Oshkosh, WI | $64,690 |
| Madison, WI | $63,500 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $63,060 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $62,400 |
| 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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How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $29.09 ($60,510 a year).
Do payroll and timekeeping clerks make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $60,510 against $58,260 nationally, 4% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $59,310, so Milwaukee pays 2% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for payroll and timekeeping clerk pay?
62 of 359 metro areas with data.
How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,720 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,630 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.