How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make in Washington?
$64,560a year
Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks in Washington. That is $31.04 an hour or $5,380 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.04
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,220Median: $64,560Highest 10%: $89,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,220 | $24.14 | |
| 25th | $58,310 | $28.03 | |
| Median | $64,560 | $31.04 | |
| 75th | $76,390 | $36.73 | |
| 90th | $89,290 | $42.93 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bremerton, WA | $66,800 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $66,650 |
| Seattle, WA | $66,630 |
| Olympia, WA | $65,790 |
| Bellingham, WA | $64,990 |
| Longview, WA | $64,440 |
| Portland, OR | $64,170 |
| Yakima, WA | $64,050 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $63,680 |
| Spokane, WA | $63,400 |
| Kennewick, WA | $62,430 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks.
| 1. District of Columbia | $74,670 |
| 2. California | $65,340 |
| 3. Washington | $64,560 |
| 4. Colorado | $64,140 |
| 5. Massachusetts | $63,670 |
| 6. New Hampshire | $63,090 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $31.04 ($64,560 a year).
Do payroll and timekeeping clerks make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $64,560 against $58,260 nationally, 11% more.
Where does Washington rank for payroll and timekeeping clerk pay?
Washington ranks 3 of 51 states.
Which city in Washington pays payroll and timekeeping clerks the most?
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA, with a median of $66,800 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.