Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Mississippi
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Mississippi earn a median of $45,170 a year, −22% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $45,170
- vs. U.S. median
- −22% ($58,260)
- Rank among states
- 51 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,330
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,560; the top 10% earn over $66,930. Nationally the range is $39,500 to $81,350.
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Similar jobs in Mississippi
- Billing and Posting Clerks$41,190 median in Mississippi
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$44,780 median in Mississippi
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$37,340 median in Mississippi
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$42,840 median in Mississippi
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$43,840 median in Mississippi
- Office Clerks, General$34,900 median in Mississippi
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks pay in Mississippi
How much do payroll and timekeeping clerks make in Mississippi?
The median is $45,170 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,560 and the top 10% earn over $66,930. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for payroll and timekeeping clerks?
On pay alone it ranks 51 of 51 (−22% vs. the national median of $58,260). Living costs are not included.