Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks pay range in Hagerstown
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,040 a year or less, while the top 10% make $69,640 or more. The middle half of payroll and timekeeping clerks in Hagerstown earn between $47,640 and $64,550.
- $41K10th
- $48K25th
- $59KMedian
- $65K75th
- $70K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $56,570 | $4,714 | $27.20 |
| Median | $58,690 | $4,891 | $28.22 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,640 | $3,970 | $22.90 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $64,550 | $5,379 | $31.03 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks pay in Hagerstown vs. Maryland and the U.S.
Payroll and timekeeping clerks in Hagerstown earn 5% less than the Maryland average ($59,580) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($59,630). At the median the gap is +1% against the U.S. median of $58,260.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown | $56,570 | $58,690 | $41,040 | $69,640 | n/a |
| Maryland | $59,580 | $59,760 | $31,750 | $82,140 | 1,870 |
| United States | $59,630 | $58,260 | $39,500 | $81,350 | 153,140 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary after taxes in Hagerstown
On the average salary of $56,570, a single filer in Hagerstown takes home about $45,159 a year, or $3,763 a month and $1,737 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $45,913 | $3,826 |
| Working in MD | $45,159 | $3,763 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Is Hagerstown a good place for payroll and timekeeping clerks? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Hagerstown area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.2), so the average $56,570 buys what about $60,072 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Hagerstown ($47,440). A typical home costs $324,997, or 5.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in other Maryland cities
Hagerstown ranks 3rd of 3 Maryland metro areas for this job; Baltimore pays the most ($62,710).
Highest-paying cities for payroll and timekeeping clerks
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($84,640).
- San Jose, CA$84,640
- San Francisco, CA$81,730
- Seattle, WA$70,360
- Santa Rosa, CA$69,640
- Bremerton, WA$69,250
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Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Hagerstown: questions
How much do payroll and timekeeping clerks make an hour in Hagerstown?
$27.20 an hour on average, and $28.22 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level payroll and timekeeping clerks salary in Hagerstown?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,040 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,640, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the payroll and timekeeping clerks take-home pay in Hagerstown?
About $45,159 a year ($3,763 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $56,570. Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Do payroll and timekeeping clerks earn more in Hagerstown than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% less than the U.S. average for this job ($59,630).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 43-3051; area Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV (25180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
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