How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make in Portland?
$61,590a year
Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $29.61 an hour or $5,133 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.61
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 49 of 359
- Jobs in the area
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,750Median: $61,590Highest 10%: $79,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,750 | $22.48 | |
| 25th | $50,540 | $24.30 | |
| Median | $61,590 | $29.61 | |
| 75th | $73,840 | $35.50 | |
| 90th | $79,040 | $38.00 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks.
| Bangor, ME | $48,490 |
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Salaries for every job in Portland, MEFrequently asked questions
How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $29.61 ($61,590 a year).
Do payroll and timekeeping clerks make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $61,590 against $58,260 nationally, 6% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $57,360, so Portland pays 7% more.
Where does Portland rank for payroll and timekeeping clerk pay?
49 of 359 metro areas with data.
How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,040 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.