How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make in New Jersey?
$60,750a year
Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks in New Jersey. That is $29.21 an hour or $5,063 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.21
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,990Median: $60,750Highest 10%: $84,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,990 | $20.67 | |
| 25th | $50,440 | $24.25 | |
| Median | $60,750 | $29.21 | |
| 75th | $73,350 | $35.26 | |
| 90th | $84,990 | $40.86 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $63,500 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $58,810 |
| Allentown, PA | $57,780 |
| Trenton, NJ | $54,870 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $54,560 |
| Vineland, NJ | $50,790 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks.
| 11. Minnesota | $61,320 |
| 12. New York | $61,040 |
| 13. Oregon | $60,980 |
| 14. New Jersey | $60,750 |
| 15. North Dakota | $60,600 |
| 16. Georgia | $59,990 |
| 17. Maryland | $59,760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $29.21 ($60,750 a year).
Do payroll and timekeeping clerks make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $60,750 against $58,260 nationally, 4% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for payroll and timekeeping clerk pay?
New Jersey ranks 14 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays payroll and timekeeping clerks the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $63,500 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.