How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make in Wisconsin?
$59,310a year
Median yearly pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks in Wisconsin. That is $28.51 an hour or $4,943 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.51
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,730Median: $59,310Highest 10%: $76,830
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,730 | $20.54 | |
| 25th | $50,850 | $24.45 | |
| Median | $59,310 | $28.51 | |
| 75th | $66,980 | $32.20 | |
| 90th | $76,830 | $36.94 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Oshkosh, WI | $64,690 |
| Madison, WI | $63,500 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $63,060 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $62,400 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $60,510 |
| Appleton, WI | $60,240 |
| Kenosha, WI | $59,790 |
| Wausau, WI | $59,650 |
| La Crosse, WI | $59,460 |
| Janesville, WI | $58,500 |
| Racine, WI | $58,180 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $58,150 |
| Duluth, MN | $57,760 |
| Green Bay, WI | $57,510 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $54,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks.
| 16. Georgia | $59,990 |
| 17. Maryland | $59,760 |
| 18. Rhode Island | $59,370 |
| 19. Wisconsin | $59,310 |
| 20. Virginia | $58,250 |
| 21. Nevada | $58,220 |
| 22. Maine | $57,360 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerk make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $28.51 ($59,310 a year).
Do payroll and timekeeping clerks make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
Yes: $59,310 against $58,260 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Wisconsin rank for payroll and timekeeping clerk pay?
Wisconsin ranks 19 of 51 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays payroll and timekeeping clerks the most?
Oshkosh-Neenah, WI, with a median of $64,690 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.