How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $30.50 an hour or $5,287 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.50
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 31 of 359
- Jobs in the area
- 2,010
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,750 | $15.26 | |
| 25th | $53,870 | $25.90 | |
| Median | $63,440 | $30.50 | |
| 75th | $75,040 | $36.08 | |
| 90th | $88,090 | $42.35 |
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How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $30.50 ($63,440 a year).
Do payroll and timekeeping clerks make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $63,440 against $58,260 nationally, 9% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $74,670, so Washington pays 15% less.
Where does Washington rank for payroll and timekeeping clerk pay?
31 of 359 metro areas with data.
How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $88,090 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.