South Carolina

Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in South Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$54,950
-7.8% vs national
Hourly Wage
$26.42
 
10th Percentile
$38,180
Entry level
90th Percentile
$77,660
Senior level
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Salary Range

Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in South Carolina earn between $38,180 and $77,660, with a mean of $54,950. The national average for this role is $59,626.

$54,950 mean
10th Percentile$38,18090th Percentile$77,660

How South Carolina Compares

LocationMean Salary
South Carolina$54,950
National Average$59,626
District of Columbia$76,510
California$68,580
Washington$67,810
Massachusetts$66,810
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. South Carolina. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.