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Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks average salary by city in Missouri
- St. Joseph$63,430
- Kansas City$59,520
- St. Louis$59,340
- Columbia$54,070
- Springfield$53,750
- Joplin$52,820
- Jefferson City$51,410
- Cape Girardeau$48,420
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph | $63,430 | $56,970 | $48,000 | $51,102 | 86 |
| Kansas City | $59,520 | $56,590 | $49,340 | $47,549 | 93 |
| St. Louis | $59,340 | $59,190 | $47,100 | $47,415 | 95 |
| Columbia | $54,070 | $47,620 | $42,100 | $44,021 | 89 |
| Springfield | $53,750 | $47,980 | $41,140 | $43,779 | 89 |
| Joplin | $52,820 | $48,510 | $39,800 | $43,076 | 86 |
| Jefferson City | $51,410 | $50,420 | $38,630 | $42,009 | 88 |
| Cape Girardeau | $48,420 | $43,610 | $36,550 | $39,747 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; the 1% earnings tax applies to people who live or work in Kansas City or St. Louis itself, not in the suburbs. 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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