Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in New Jersey

Payroll and timekeeping clerks in New Jersey earn the most in Trenton (average $58,160 a year) and the least in Vineland ($54,280), across the 3 New Jersey metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the payroll and timekeeping clerks average at $62,510 and the median at $60,750 for 4,290 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $59,630.

Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks average salary by city in New Jersey

Trenton$58,160
Atlantic City$57,710
Vineland$54,280

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Trenton	$58,160	$54,870	$45,480	$47,246	103
Atlantic City	$57,710	$54,560	$48,200	$46,909	99
Vineland	$54,280	$50,790	$45,590	$44,343	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New Jersey's employee unemployment, disability and family-leave contributions are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in other states

Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary by city and state

More about pay in New Jersey

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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