Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Washington
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Washington earn a median of $64,560 a year, +11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $64,560
- vs. U.S. median
- +11% ($58,260)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,560
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,220; the top 10% earn over $89,290. Nationally the range is $39,500 to $81,350.
States ranked near Washington
Similar jobs in Washington
- Billing and Posting Clerks$56,090 median in Washington
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$57,390 median in Washington
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$57,330 median in Washington
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$58,620 median in Washington
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$60,220 median in Washington
- Office Clerks, General$50,500 median in Washington
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks pay in Washington
How much do payroll and timekeeping clerks make in Washington?
The median is $64,560 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,220 and the top 10% earn over $89,290. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for payroll and timekeeping clerks?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 51 (+11% vs. the national median of $58,260). Living costs are not included.