How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make in North Carolina?

$53,550a year

Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks in North Carolina. That is $25.75 an hour or $4,463 a month.

Hourly: $25.75
Vs. national median: -8%
Rank among states: 36 of 51
Jobs in the state: 3,630

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $36,620Median: $53,550Highest 10%: $74,480

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$36,620	$17.61
25th	$45,680	$21.96
Median	$53,550	$25.75
75th	$62,650	$30.12
90th	$74,480	$35.81

Cities in North Carolina

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Charlotte, NC	$57,650
Durham, NC	$56,400
Burlington, NC	$55,440
Greensboro, NC	$54,960
Asheville, NC	$54,290
Greenville, NC	$54,170
Raleigh, NC	$54,100
Virginia Beach, VA	$53,190
Fayetteville, NC	$52,170
Wilmington, NC	$51,480
Hickory, NC	$50,800
Winston-Salem, NC	$49,990
Rocky Mount, NC	$49,390
Jacksonville, NC	$45,700

Salaries for every job in North Carolina

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks.

33. Iowa	$54,080
34. Missouri	$54,080
35. Indiana	$53,770
36. North Carolina	$53,550
37. New Mexico	$53,230
38. Kentucky	$52,890
39. South Carolina	$52,240

Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make an hour in North Carolina?

The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $25.75 ($53,550 a year).

Do payroll and timekeeping clerks make more in North Carolina than the national average?

No: $53,550 against $58,260 nationally, 8% less.

Where does North Carolina rank for payroll and timekeeping clerk pay?

North Carolina ranks 36 of 51 states.

Which city in North Carolina pays payroll and timekeeping clerks the most?

Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $57,650 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.