Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in California
In California, payroll and timekeeping clerks earn a median of $61,670 per year.
Median (California)
$61,670
Bottom 10%
$35,600
Top 10%
$88,140
Employed in California
23,180
How California compares
Refit analysis ·In California, payroll and timekeeping clerks earn a median of $61,670 — 12% above the national median of $55,290. Locally the range runs $35,600 to $88,140. About 23,180 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·California ranks #3 of 54 states for payroll and timekeeping clerks pay — roughly the 96th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (District of Columbia, $69,210) by 12%. State employment of about 23,180 also shapes how competitive local openings are.
National benchmark
US median
$55,290
US bottom 10%
$36,670
US top 10%
$78,830
Skills that move pay in this role
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Mathematics
- Writing
- Speaking
- Critical Thinking
- Monitoring
- Active Learning
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