Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Wisconsin
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Wisconsin earn a median of $59,310 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $59,310
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($58,260)
- Rank among states
- 19 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,590
Pay range in Wisconsin
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,730; the top 10% earn over $76,830. Nationally the range is $39,500 to $81,350.
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- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$49,170 median in Wisconsin
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks pay in Wisconsin
How much do payroll and timekeeping clerks make in Wisconsin?
The median is $59,310 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,730 and the top 10% earn over $76,830. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Wisconsin a good state for payroll and timekeeping clerks?
On pay alone it ranks 19 of 51 (+2% vs. the national median of $58,260). Living costs are not included.