Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$55,290
↑ 48.8% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 48.8% since 2011 ($37,160 → $55,290)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $55,290
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+1.8%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +1%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $55,290 | +5.8% |
| 2023 | $52,240 | +5.3% |
| 2022 | $49,630 | +4.2% |
| 2021 | $47,610 | +1.3% |
| 2020 | $47,020 | +1.8% |
| 2019 | $46,180 | +2.5% |
| 2018 | $45,050 | +2.6% |
| 2017 | $43,890 | +3.5% |
| 2016 | $42,390 | +3.4% |
| 2015 | $41,000 | +3.3% |
| 2014 | $39,700 | +2.7% |
| 2013 | $38,670 | +2.6% |
| 2012 | $37,690 | +1.4% |
| 2011 | $37,160 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.