Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Michigan
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Michigan earn a median of $56,160 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $56,160
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($58,260)
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,050
Pay range in Michigan
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,560; the top 10% earn over $78,200. Nationally the range is $39,500 to $81,350.
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Similar jobs in Michigan
- Billing and Posting Clerks$46,890 median in Michigan
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$48,250 median in Michigan
- Correspondence Clerks$40,780 median in Michigan
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$46,020 median in Michigan
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$48,980 median in Michigan
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$47,860 median in Michigan
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks pay in Michigan
How much do payroll and timekeeping clerks make in Michigan?
The median is $56,160 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,560 and the top 10% earn over $78,200. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Michigan a good state for payroll and timekeeping clerks?
On pay alone it ranks 27 of 51 (−4% vs. the national median of $58,260). Living costs are not included.