How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make in Pennsylvania?
$55,690a year
Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks in Pennsylvania. That is $26.77 an hour or $4,641 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.77
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,630Median: $55,690Highest 10%: $76,980
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,630 | $19.05 | |
| 25th | $46,540 | $22.38 | |
| Median | $55,690 | $26.77 | |
| 75th | $64,590 | $31.05 | |
| 90th | $76,980 | $37.01 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $58,810 |
| Allentown, PA | $57,780 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $57,490 |
| Lancaster, PA | $55,140 |
| Erie, PA | $54,900 |
| York, PA | $53,960 |
| Reading, PA | $53,680 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $52,400 |
| Lebanon, PA | $51,980 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $50,810 |
| Altoona, PA | $50,790 |
| State College, PA | $50,550 |
| Scranton, PA | $49,060 |
| Johnstown, PA | $47,420 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks.
| 25. Delaware | $56,430 |
| 26. Utah | $56,430 |
| 27. Michigan | $56,160 |
| 28. Pennsylvania | $55,690 |
| 29. Vermont | $55,340 |
| 30. Montana | $55,040 |
| 31. Nebraska | $54,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $26.77 ($55,690 a year).
Do payroll and timekeeping clerks make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $55,690 against $58,260 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for payroll and timekeeping clerk pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 28 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays payroll and timekeeping clerks the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $58,810 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.