Career Profile
Payroll & Timekeeping Clerks
Payroll & Timekeeping Clerks compile and record employee time and payroll data.
General Information
Compile and record employee time and payroll data. May compute employees time worked, production, and commission. May compute and post wages and deductions, or prepare paychecks. Excludes Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (43-3031).
Training Funds Available
This is a Rural Capital Area Target Occupation.
Training and education opportunities are available with eligible providers throughout the state.
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Payroll & Timekeeping Clerks
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 46 openings per year are projected for Payroll & Timekeeping Clerks.
Employment Change
Employment for Payroll & Timekeeping Clerks is forecasted to increase slower than the regional average by 4.0% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $22.49/hour. Entry level workers are paid $18.68, while experienced workers are paid $26.96. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 369 Payroll & Timekeeping Clerks in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 384.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Payroll & Timekeeping Clerks are Elementary and Secondary Schools, Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services, and Office Administrative Services.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Payroll & Timekeeping Clerks include Administrative, Mathematics, and English Language.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Payroll & Timekeeping Clerks is Bachelor's. 49% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.