How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make in St. Louis?
$59,190a year
Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $28.46 an hour or $4,933 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.46
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 98 of 359
- Jobs in the area
- 1,530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,240Median: $59,190Highest 10%: $81,260
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,240 | $17.90 | |
| 25th | $47,100 | $22.64 | |
| Median | $59,190 | $28.46 | |
| 75th | $68,490 | $32.93 | |
| 90th | $81,260 | $39.07 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks.
| St. Joseph, MO | $56,970 |
| Kansas City, MO | $56,590 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $50,420 |
| Joplin, MO | $48,510 |
| Springfield, MO | $47,980 |
| Columbia, MO | $47,620 |
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How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $28.46 ($59,190 a year).
Do payroll and timekeeping clerks make more in St. Louis than the national average?
Yes: $59,190 against $58,260 nationally, 2% more.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $54,080, so St. Louis pays 9% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for payroll and timekeeping clerk pay?
98 of 359 metro areas with data.
How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,260 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.