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Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks average salary by city in Michigan
- Midland$61,220
- Lansing$60,520
- Kalamazoo$60,480
- Ann Arbor$60,020
- Detroit$59,720
- Saginaw$57,430
- Traverse City$56,760
- Grand Rapids$56,320
- Muskegon$55,720
- Flint$55,340
- Jackson$55,180
- Battle Creek$54,180
- Monroe$53,760
- Niles$50,140
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland | $61,220 | $63,760 | $51,320 | $49,015 | 92 |
| Lansing | $60,520 | $61,510 | $50,520 | $47,935 | 95 |
| Kalamazoo | $60,480 | $61,270 | $50,110 | $48,452 | 95 |
| Ann Arbor | $60,020 | $59,770 | $49,510 | $48,102 | 101 |
| Detroit | $59,720 | $59,610 | $49,640 | $46,579 | 100 |
| Saginaw | $57,430 | $59,480 | $47,470 | $45,356 | 91 |
| Traverse City | $56,760 | $53,550 | $47,850 | $45,621 | 93 |
| Grand Rapids | $56,320 | $56,210 | $45,270 | $44,528 | 96 |
| Muskegon | $55,720 | $53,420 | $49,130 | $44,330 | 93 |
| Flint | $55,340 | $53,670 | $47,080 | $44,045 | 93 |
| Jackson | $55,180 | $53,630 | $46,890 | $43,925 | 92 |
| Battle Creek | $54,180 | $52,660 | $46,450 | $43,174 | 91 |
| Monroe | $53,760 | $52,190 | $43,270 | $43,338 | 93 |
| Niles | $50,140 | $49,410 | $38,380 | $40,583 | 92 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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.
- 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.
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