The salary statistics of payroll and timekeeping clerks in the industry sector of accommodation and food services are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare payroll and timekeeping clerk salaries in different industries within the accommodation and food services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $26,370 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $34,930 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $44,410 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $54,870 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $65,890 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for payroll and timekeeping clerks in the industry sector of accommodation and food services. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) payroll and timekeeping clerks is $65,890. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $44,410. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid payroll and timekeeping clerks is $26,370.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of payroll and timekeeping clerks in the industry sector of accommodation and food services from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $44,410 | 8.62% | 21.98% |
| 2017 | $40,580 | 0.71% | - |
| 2016 | $40,290 | 4.49% | - |
| 2015 | $38,480 | 1.38% | - |
| 2014 | $37,950 | 5.88% | - |
| 2013 | $35,720 | 3.00% | - |
| 2012 | $34,650 | - | - |
The average salaries of payroll and timekeeping clerks in two industries in the accommodation and food services sector are shown below. For detailed payroll and timekeeping clerk salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Full-Service Restaurants | |
| RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].