Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Maryland
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Maryland earn a median of $59,760 a year, +3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $59,760
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($58,260)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,870
Pay range in Maryland
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,750; the top 10% earn over $82,140. Nationally the range is $39,500 to $81,350.
States ranked near Maryland
Similar jobs in Maryland
- Billing and Posting Clerks$52,210 median in Maryland
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$56,880 median in Maryland
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$48,680 median in Maryland
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$53,540 median in Maryland
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$47,070 median in Maryland
- Office Clerks, General$47,270 median in Maryland
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks pay in Maryland
How much do payroll and timekeeping clerks make in Maryland?
The median is $59,760 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,750 and the top 10% earn over $82,140. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Maryland a good state for payroll and timekeeping clerks?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 51 (+3% vs. the national median of $58,260). Living costs are not included.