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Payroll clerk salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Payroll Clerk make in the United States?

Average base salary

$22.10
Average $22.10
Low $16.66
High $29.30

The average salary for a payroll clerk is $22.10 per hour in the United States. 2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 29, 2026).

Payroll Clerk job openings in United States

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Payroll Clerk
CRYOPORT SYSTEMS4out of 5 stars.
Irvine, CA
$25 an hour
Part-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Payroll Clerk in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
San Francisco Unified School D...
 
$104,037per year
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Arthur Center
 
$98,000per year
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City of Oakland
 
$91,443per year
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City of Oakland, CA
 
$91,443per year
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Lithia & Driveway
 
$85,000per year
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American Heritage Protective S...
 
$84,240per year
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Highest paying cities for Payroll Clerks near United States

  1. Los Angeles, CA
    $28.65 per hour
  2. New York, NY
    $24.86 per hour
  3. Fresno, CA
    $24.45 per hour
  4. Irvine, CA
    $24.07 per hour
  5. Chicago, IL
    $22.98 per hour

Where can a Payroll Clerk earn more?

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