How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make in Salem?
$61,590a year
Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $29.61 an hour or $5,133 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.61
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 50 of 359
- Jobs in the area
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,080Median: $61,590Highest 10%: $84,890
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,080 | $19.27 | |
| 25th | $53,990 | $25.96 | |
| Median | $61,590 | $29.61 | |
| 75th | $73,740 | $35.45 | |
| 90th | $84,890 | $40.81 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks.
| Portland, OR | $64,170 |
| Bend, OR | $59,930 |
| Eugene, OR | $57,230 |
| Albany, OR | $56,480 |
| Medford, OR | $53,530 |
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Salaries for every job in Salem, ORFrequently asked questions
How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $29.61 ($61,590 a year).
Do payroll and timekeeping clerks make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $61,590 against $58,260 nationally, 6% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $60,980, so Salem pays 1% more.
Where does Salem rank for payroll and timekeeping clerk pay?
50 of 359 metro areas with data.
How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $84,890 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.