How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make in Syracuse?
$55,410a year
Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks in the Syracuse, NY metro area. That is $26.64 an hour or $4,618 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.64
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 170 of 359
- Jobs in the area
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,690Median: $55,410Highest 10%: $75,220
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,690 | $21.49 | |
| 25th | $48,690 | $23.41 | |
| Median | $55,410 | $26.64 | |
| 75th | $64,270 | $30.90 | |
| 90th | $75,220 | $36.16 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks.
| New York, NY | $63,500 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $59,110 |
| Rochester, NY | $57,440 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $56,430 |
| Albany, NY | $56,360 |
| Buffalo, NY | $55,650 |
| Binghamton, NY | $50,770 |
| Kingston, NY | $50,430 |
| Utica, NY | $49,940 |
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Salaries for every job in Syracuse, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make an hour in Syracuse?
The median hourly pay in the Syracuse, NY metro area is $26.64 ($55,410 a year).
Do payroll and timekeeping clerks make more in Syracuse than the national average?
No: $55,410 against $58,260 nationally, 5% less.
How does Syracuse compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $61,040, so Syracuse pays 9% less.
Where does Syracuse rank for payroll and timekeeping clerk pay?
170 of 359 metro areas with data.
How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make starting out in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,690 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,220 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.