Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Colorado
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Colorado earn a median of $64,140 a year, +10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $64,140
- vs. U.S. median
- +10% ($58,260)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,580
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,590; the top 10% earn over $88,050. Nationally the range is $39,500 to $81,350.
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- Billing and Posting Clerks$52,670 median in Colorado
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- Correspondence Clerks$45,510 median in Colorado
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$48,690 median in Colorado
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$54,000 median in Colorado
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$58,660 median in Colorado
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks pay in Colorado
How much do payroll and timekeeping clerks make in Colorado?
The median is $64,140 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,590 and the top 10% earn over $88,050. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for payroll and timekeeping clerks?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 51 (+10% vs. the national median of $58,260). Living costs are not included.