How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make in New York?
$61,040a year
Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks in New York. That is $29.35 an hour or $5,087 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.35
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,140Median: $61,040Highest 10%: $86,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,140 | $21.70 | |
| 25th | $50,700 | $24.38 | |
| Median | $61,040 | $29.35 | |
| 75th | $73,220 | $35.20 | |
| 90th | $86,470 | $41.57 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $63,500 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $59,110 |
| Rochester, NY | $57,440 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $56,430 |
| Albany, NY | $56,360 |
| Buffalo, NY | $55,650 |
| Syracuse, NY | $55,410 |
| Watertown, NY | $51,630 |
| Ithaca, NY | $51,030 |
| Binghamton, NY | $50,770 |
| Kingston, NY | $50,430 |
| Utica, NY | $49,940 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks.
| 9. Hawaii | $62,070 |
| 10. Illinois | $61,390 |
| 11. Minnesota | $61,320 |
| 12. New York | $61,040 |
| 13. Oregon | $60,980 |
| 14. New Jersey | $60,750 |
| 15. North Dakota | $60,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $29.35 ($61,040 a year).
Do payroll and timekeeping clerks make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $61,040 against $58,260 nationally, 5% more.
Where does New York rank for payroll and timekeeping clerk pay?
New York ranks 12 of 51 states.
Which city in New York 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.