Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Ohio
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Ohio earn a median of $57,270 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $57,270
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($58,260)
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,820
Pay range in Ohio
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,310; the top 10% earn over $80,650. Nationally the range is $39,500 to $81,350.
States ranked near Ohio
Similar jobs in Ohio
- Billing and Posting Clerks$46,390 median in Ohio
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$48,310 median in Ohio
- Correspondence Clerks$49,700 median in Ohio
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$46,230 median in Ohio
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$48,810 median in Ohio
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$48,380 median in Ohio
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks pay in Ohio
How much do payroll and timekeeping clerks make in Ohio?
The median is $57,270 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,310 and the top 10% earn over $80,650. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Ohio a good state for payroll and timekeeping clerks?
On pay alone it ranks 23 of 51 (−2% vs. the national median of $58,260). Living costs are not included.