Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Louisiana
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Louisiana earn a median of $50,800 a year, −13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $50,800
- vs. U.S. median
- −13% ($58,260)
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,160
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,480; the top 10% earn over $71,750. Nationally the range is $39,500 to $81,350.
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- Billing and Posting Clerks$43,170 median in Louisiana
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$47,490 median in Louisiana
- Correspondence Clerks$36,790 median in Louisiana
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$38,790 median in Louisiana
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$44,890 median in Louisiana
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$46,800 median in Louisiana
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks pay in Louisiana
How much do payroll and timekeeping clerks make in Louisiana?
The median is $50,800 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,480 and the top 10% earn over $71,750. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for payroll and timekeeping clerks?
On pay alone it ranks 44 of 51 (−13% vs. the national median of $58,260). Living costs are not included.