Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Illinois
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Illinois earn a median of $61,390 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $61,390
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($58,260)
- Rank among states
- 10 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,580
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,670; the top 10% earn over $86,460. Nationally the range is $39,500 to $81,350.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Billing and Posting Clerks$49,730 median in Illinois
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$48,310 median in Illinois
- Correspondence Clerks$46,280 median in Illinois
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$48,310 median in Illinois
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$49,560 median in Illinois
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$48,440 median in Illinois
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks pay in Illinois
How much do payroll and timekeeping clerks make in Illinois?
The median is $61,390 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,670 and the top 10% earn over $86,460. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for payroll and timekeeping clerks?
On pay alone it ranks 10 of 51 (+5% vs. the national median of $58,260). Living costs are not included.