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Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks average salary by city in North Carolina
- Charlotte$58,980
- Durham$56,620
- Burlington$56,480
- Greensboro$55,550
- Winston-Salem$55,420
- Raleigh$55,260
- Greenville$54,780
- Hickory$54,040
- Asheville$53,580
- Wilmington$53,490
- Fayetteville$52,010
- Rocky Mount$49,720
- Jacksonville$46,930
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | $58,980 | $57,650 | $49,170 | $47,726 | 97 |
| Durham | $56,620 | $56,400 | $46,340 | $45,924 | 98 |
| Burlington | $56,480 | $55,440 | $44,520 | $45,817 | 93 |
| Greensboro | $55,550 | $54,960 | $45,740 | $45,107 | 93 |
| Winston-Salem | $55,420 | $49,990 | $48,930 | $45,007 | 92 |
| Raleigh | $55,260 | $54,100 | $43,970 | $44,885 | 98 |
| Greenville | $54,780 | $54,170 | $47,970 | $44,519 | 88 |
| Hickory | $54,040 | $50,800 | $42,610 | $43,954 | 88 |
| Asheville | $53,580 | $54,290 | $42,840 | $43,602 | 97 |
| Wilmington | $53,490 | $51,480 | $47,320 | $43,534 | 96 |
| Fayetteville | $52,010 | $52,170 | $46,040 | $42,404 | 92 |
| Rocky Mount | $49,720 | $49,390 | $39,780 | $40,655 | 88 |
| Jacksonville | $46,930 | $45,700 | $38,580 | $38,524 | 92 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in other states
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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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