Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Texas
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Texas earn a median of $54,090 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $54,090
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($58,260)
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,220
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,040; the top 10% earn over $75,850. Nationally the range is $39,500 to $81,350.
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- Billing and Posting Clerks$45,910 median in Texas
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$47,540 median in Texas
- Correspondence Clerks$48,860 median in Texas
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$45,140 median in Texas
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$48,910 median in Texas
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$49,880 median in Texas
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks pay in Texas
How much do payroll and timekeeping clerks make in Texas?
The median is $54,090 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,040 and the top 10% earn over $75,850. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for payroll and timekeeping clerks?
On pay alone it ranks 32 of 51 (−7% vs. the national median of $58,260). Living costs are not included.