How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make in Portland?
$64,170a year
Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $30.85 an hour or $5,348 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.85
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 21 of 359
- Jobs in the area
- 1,850
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,670Median: $64,170Highest 10%: $82,610
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,670 | $21.96 | |
| 25th | $53,820 | $25.88 | |
| Median | $64,170 | $30.85 | |
| 75th | $73,060 | $35.13 | |
| 90th | $82,610 | $39.72 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks.
| Salem, OR | $61,590 |
| Bend, OR | $59,930 |
| Eugene, OR | $57,230 |
| Albany, OR | $56,480 |
| Medford, OR | $53,530 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Public Safety Telecommunicator | $81,160 |
| Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant | $78,750 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker | $76,380 |
| Brokerage Clerk | $75,420 |
| Meter Reader | $65,600 |
| Correspondence Clerk | $65,270 |
| Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant | $63,470 |
| Court | $62,350 |
| Postal Service Clerk | $62,130 |
| Production | $61,460 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $30.85 ($64,170 a year).
Do payroll and timekeeping clerks make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $64,170 against $58,260 nationally, 10% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $60,980, so Portland pays 5% more.
Where does Portland rank for payroll and timekeeping clerk pay?
21 of 359 metro areas with data.
How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,610 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.