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Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Career Overview

Compile and post employee time and payroll data. May compute employees' time worked, production, and commission. May compute and post wages and deductions. May prepare paychecks.

Salary for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks

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 25th
Percentile		75th
Percentile		Mean
U.S. $28,430
($13.67) 		$41,760
($20.08) 		$35,500
($17.07)
Annual figures are on top. Hourly figures are below in parentheses.
N/A = Information not available

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Career Outlook for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks

Current and Projected Employment.

2008 Employment 208,700
2018 Employment 197,700
Employment Change -10,900
Growth Rate -5%

Employment change. Employment is projected to decline slowly. Increased automation of the payroll and timekeeping process, and the use of computer software that allows employees to update and record their own payroll and timekeeping information, will decrease the need for payroll and timekeeping clerks.

Job prospects. Favorable opportunities are expected. Despite the projected employment decline, job openings will arise each year as payroll and timekeeping clerks leave the labor force or transfer to other occupations. Those who have completed a certification program, indicating that they can handle more complex payroll issues, will have an advantage in the job market.


Job Zone Description

Job Zone 2 - Some preparation

Overall Experience
Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience maybe helpful in these occupations, but usually is not needed. For example, a drywall installer could benefit from experience in installing dry wall, but an inexperienced person could learn the job fairly easily.

Education
These occupations usually require a high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job related course work. In some cases, you may need an associate's or bachelor's degree.

Job Training
Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees.

Examples
Drywall installers, fire inspectors, flight attendants, pharmacy technicians, retail salespersons, and bank tellers.

In these occupations you can often use your knowledge and skills to help others.

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Additional Resources for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Job Seekers

Sources: O*Net data version 12.0
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Department of Labor

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