How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make in Rhode Island?
$59,370a year
Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks in Rhode Island. That is $28.54 an hour or $4,948 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.54
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,080Median: $59,370Highest 10%: $82,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,080 | $18.31 | |
| 25th | $48,310 | $23.23 | |
| Median | $59,370 | $28.54 | |
| 75th | $71,800 | $34.52 | |
| 90th | $82,090 | $39.47 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $59,720 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks.
| 15. North Dakota | $60,600 |
| 16. Georgia | $59,990 |
| 17. Maryland | $59,760 |
| 18. Rhode Island | $59,370 |
| 19. Wisconsin | $59,310 |
| 20. Virginia | $58,250 |
| 21. Nevada | $58,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $28.54 ($59,370 a year).
Do payroll and timekeeping clerks make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
Yes: $59,370 against $58,260 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Rhode Island rank for payroll and timekeeping clerk pay?
Rhode Island ranks 18 of 51 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays payroll and timekeeping clerks the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $59,720 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.