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Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks average salary by city in Washington
- Seattle$70,360
- Bremerton$69,250
- Olympia$67,710
- Mount Vernon$67,140
- Bellingham$65,410
- Longview$64,560
- Spokane$62,820
- Yakima$62,530
- Kennewick$62,450
- Wenatchee$61,220
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | $70,360 | $66,630 | $58,310 | $58,328 | 111 |
| Bremerton | $69,250 | $66,800 | $55,030 | $57,547 | 106 |
| Olympia | $67,710 | $65,790 | $54,440 | $56,464 | 104 |
| Mount Vernon | $67,140 | $66,650 | $56,550 | $56,063 | 102 |
| Bellingham | $65,410 | $64,990 | $63,250 | $54,737 | 103 |
| Longview | $64,560 | $64,440 | $56,970 | $54,054 | 98 |
| Spokane | $62,820 | $63,400 | $53,440 | $52,656 | 100 |
| Yakima | $62,530 | $64,050 | $51,750 | $52,423 | 96 |
| Kennewick | $62,450 | $62,430 | $53,910 | $52,359 | 100 |
| Wenatchee | $61,220 | $63,680 | $51,410 | $51,370 | 104 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included. 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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