How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make in Phoenix?
$50,350a year
Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $24.21 an hour or $4,196 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.21
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 271 of 359
- Jobs in the area
- 2,650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,870Median: $50,350Highest 10%: $71,840
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,870 | $16.28 | |
| 25th | $43,470 | $20.90 | |
| Median | $50,350 | $24.21 | |
| 75th | $61,490 | $29.56 | |
| 90th | $71,840 | $34.54 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks.
| Flagstaff, AZ | $53,390 |
| Tucson, AZ | $49,090 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $45,590 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $41,760 |
| Yuma, AZ | $37,810 |
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Salaries for every job in Phoenix, AZFrequently asked questions
How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $24.21 ($50,350 a year).
Do payroll and timekeeping clerks make more in Phoenix than the national average?
No: $50,350 against $58,260 nationally, 14% less.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $50,210, so Phoenix pays 0% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for payroll and timekeeping clerk pay?
271 of 359 metro areas with data.
How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,840 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.