Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in New York
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in New York earn a median of $61,040 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $61,040
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($58,260)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,400
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,140; the top 10% earn over $86,470. Nationally the range is $39,500 to $81,350.
States ranked near New York
Similar jobs in New York
- Billing and Posting Clerks$53,320 median in New York
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$52,920 median in New York
- Correspondence Clerks$49,360 median in New York
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$49,600 median in New York
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$58,160 median in New York
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$57,790 median in New York
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks pay in New York
How much do payroll and timekeeping clerks make in New York?
The median is $61,040 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,140 and the top 10% earn over $86,470. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for payroll and timekeeping clerks?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 51 (+5% vs. the national median of $58,260). Living costs are not included.