Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks pay in Maryland
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Maryland earn an average of $59,580 a year. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $59,630. The best-paying metro area is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $64,180.
Top-paying Maryland metro areas
Average pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks by metro area. Swipe to see all 5.
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Maryland vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $59,630 | $28.67 |
| Maryland | $59,580 | $28.65 |
| District of Columbia | $76,510 | $36.79 |
| Delaware | $61,460 | $29.55 |
| Virginia | $59,810 | $28.76 |
| Pennsylvania | $56,880 | $27.34 |
| West Virginia | $47,820 | $22.99 |
Related jobs in Maryland
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$55,950
- Billing and Posting Clerks$54,600
- Tellers$45,490
- Bill and Account Collectors$53,360
- Customer Service Representatives$46,100
- Office Clerks, General$50,570
Average pay, Maryland, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do payroll and timekeeping clerks make in Maryland?
The average is $59,580 a year, and the median is $59,760. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $59,630.
What is the hourly wage in Maryland?
$28.65 an hour on average; the median is $28.73.
Where in Maryland do they earn the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($64,180), followed by Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD ($62,710). The lowest average among 5 metro areas with data is Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV ($56,570).
How does Maryland rank?
Maryland ranks #21 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.