How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make in Tennessee?
$51,780a year
Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks in Tennessee. That is $24.89 an hour or $4,315 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.89
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,270Median: $51,780Highest 10%: $75,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,270 | $17.44 | |
| 25th | $45,300 | $21.78 | |
| Median | $51,780 | $24.89 | |
| 75th | $61,350 | $29.50 | |
| 90th | $75,160 | $36.13 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $55,960 |
| Memphis, TN | $53,420 |
| Knoxville, TN | $52,910 |
| Clarksville, TN | $52,420 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $51,870 |
| Kingsport, TN | $51,170 |
| Cleveland, TN | $47,940 |
| Jackson, TN | $47,820 |
| Johnson City, TN | $46,150 |
| Morristown, TN | $44,790 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks.
| 40. Wyoming | $51,940 |
| 41. Florida | $51,910 |
| 42. Idaho | $51,790 |
| 43. Tennessee | $51,780 |
| 44. Louisiana | $50,800 |
| 45. Arizona | $50,210 |
| 46. Oklahoma | $49,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $24.89 ($51,780 a year).
Do payroll and timekeeping clerks make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $51,780 against $58,260 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for payroll and timekeeping clerk pay?
Tennessee ranks 43 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays payroll and timekeeping clerks the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $55,960 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.