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How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make in New Orleans?

$53,590a year

Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area. That is $25.76 an hour or $4,466 a month.

Hourly
$25.76
Vs. national median
-8%
Rank among cities
204 of 359
Jobs in the area
480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,570Median: $53,590Highest 10%: $73,050
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$31,570$15.18
25th$42,840$20.60
Median$53,590$25.76
75th$64,100$30.82
90th$73,050$35.12

Other cities in Louisiana

Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks.

Baton Rouge, LA$54,580
Slidell, LA$51,160
Lafayette, LA$50,510
Lake Charles, LA$50,170
Alexandria, LA$49,310
Houma, LA$49,110
Shreveport, LA$48,750
Monroe, LA$48,570
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk salary in Louisiana Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk salary in all states

Related jobs in New Orleans

Same field, median yearly pay.

Postal Service Mail Carrier$64,250
Postal Service Clerk$62,370
Production$61,620
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$61,030
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$60,370
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$60,270
Postal Service Mail Sorter$57,430
Procurement Clerk$52,480
Eligibility Interviewer$52,150
Cargo and Freight Agent$50,330
Salaries for every job in New Orleans, LA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area is $25.76 ($53,590 a year).

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

No: $53,590 against $58,260 nationally, 8% less.

How does New Orleans compare with the rest of Louisiana?

The median in Louisiana is $50,800, so New Orleans pays 5% more.

Where does New Orleans rank for payroll and timekeeping clerk pay?

204 of 359 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $31,570 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,050 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.