Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks pay in New York
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in New York earn an average of $63,650 a year. That is $4,020 (7%) more than the U.S. average of $59,630. The best-paying metro area is New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ at $66,110.
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Average pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks by metro area. Swipe to see all 12.
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Average pay by state
New York vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $59,630 | $28.67 |
| New York | $63,650 | $30.60 |
| Massachusetts | $66,810 | $32.12 |
| Connecticut | $64,880 | $31.19 |
| New Jersey | $62,510 | $30.05 |
| Pennsylvania | $56,880 | $27.34 |
| Vermont | $56,440 | $27.13 |
Related jobs in New York
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$59,930
- Billing and Posting Clerks$56,290
- Tellers$45,050
- Bill and Account Collectors$51,890
- Procurement Clerks$55,910
- Financial Clerks, All Other$58,290
Average pay, New York, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do payroll and timekeeping clerks make in New York?
The average is $63,650 a year, and the median is $61,040. That is $4,020 (7%) more than the U.S. average of $59,630.
What is the hourly wage in New York?
$30.60 an hour on average; the median is $29.35.
Where in New York do they earn the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ($66,110), followed by Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY ($62,320). The lowest average among 12 metro areas with data is Watertown-Fort Drum, NY ($51,920).
How does New York rank?
New York ranks #9 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.