Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks pay in Virginia
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Virginia earn an average of $59,810 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 Virginia metro areas
Average pay for payroll and timekeeping clerks by metro area. Swipe to see all 11.
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Virginia vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $59,630 | $28.67 |
| Virginia | $59,810 | $28.76 |
| District of Columbia | $76,510 | $36.79 |
| Maryland | $59,580 | $28.65 |
| North Carolina | $54,800 | $26.34 |
| Kentucky | $54,510 | $26.21 |
| Tennessee | $54,220 | $26.07 |
Related jobs in Virginia
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$53,740
- Billing and Posting Clerks$50,460
- Tellers$43,330
- Bill and Account Collectors$45,920
- Customer Service Representatives$44,960
- Office Clerks, General$48,220
Average pay, Virginia, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do payroll and timekeeping clerks make in Virginia?
The average is $59,810 a year, and the median is $58,250. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $59,630.
What is the hourly wage in Virginia?
$28.76 an hour on average; the median is $28.01.
Where in Virginia do they earn the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($64,180), followed by Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA ($60,100). The lowest average among 11 metro areas with data is Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA ($50,960).
How does Virginia rank?
Virginia ranks #18 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.