How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make in Providence?
$59,720a year
Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $28.71 an hour or $4,977 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.71
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 82 of 359
- Jobs in the area
- 620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,440Median: $59,720Highest 10%: $79,850
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,440 | $20.40 | |
| 25th | $48,320 | $23.23 | |
| Median | $59,720 | $28.71 | |
| 75th | $72,780 | $34.99 | |
| 90th | $79,850 | $38.39 |
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How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $28.71 ($59,720 a year).
Do payroll and timekeeping clerks make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $59,720 against $58,260 nationally, 3% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $59,370, so Providence pays 1% more.
Where does Providence rank for payroll and timekeeping clerk pay?
82 of 359 metro areas with data.
How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,850 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.