Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in California
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in California earn a median of $65,340 a year, +12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $65,340
- vs. U.S. median
- +12% ($58,260)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 20,590
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,120; the top 10% earn over $92,080. Nationally the range is $39,500 to $81,350.
States ranked near California
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- Billing and Posting Clerks$56,260 median in California
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- Correspondence Clerks$53,640 median in California
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$55,400 median in California
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$59,230 median in California
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$56,800 median in California
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks pay in California
How much do payroll and timekeeping clerks make in California?
The median is $65,340 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,120 and the top 10% earn over $92,080. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for payroll and timekeeping clerks?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 51 (+12% vs. the national median of $58,260). Living costs are not included.