How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make in Rockford?
$55,630a year
Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks in the Rockford, IL metro area. That is $26.75 an hour or $4,636 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.75
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 166 of 359
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,740Median: $55,630Highest 10%: $76,410
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,740 | $18.63 | |
| 25th | $47,500 | $22.84 | |
| Median | $55,630 | $26.75 | |
| 75th | $64,960 | $31.23 | |
| 90th | $76,410 | $36.74 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks.
| Chicago, IL | $62,920 |
| Bloomington, IL | $62,400 |
| Champaign, IL | $59,200 |
| St. Louis, MO | $59,190 |
| Springfield, IL | $57,680 |
| Davenport, IA | $56,900 |
| Peoria, IL | $55,100 |
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Salaries for every job in Rockford, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make an hour in Rockford?
The median hourly pay in the Rockford, IL metro area is $26.75 ($55,630 a year).
Do payroll and timekeeping clerks make more in Rockford than the national average?
No: $55,630 against $58,260 nationally, 5% less.
How does Rockford compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $61,390, so Rockford pays 9% less.
Where does Rockford rank for payroll and timekeeping clerk pay?
166 of 359 metro areas with data.
How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make starting out in Rockford?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,410 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.