Payroll Clerk
Compile and record employee time and payroll data. May compute employees' time worked, production, and commission. May compute and post wages and deductions, or prepare paychecks.
At a Glance
Payroll Clerk earns an average of $39,206/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 1.8–2.4 years. Top skills: Detail Oriented, Data Entry, Filing.
$39,206/yr
High school or GED
1.8–2.4 years
14
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks
Median Wage
$55,290/yr
Growth (2024-34)
-16.7%
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (16)
Data Entry
Payroll Systems
Reconciliation
Accounting
Payroll Processing
PeopleSoft Applications
Finance
Auditing
Accounts Payable
Numeric Data Entry
Triage
Collections
Invoicing
External Reporting
Internal Reporting
Retail Operations
Common Skills (14)
Detail Oriented
Filing
Clerical Works
Communication
Management
Interpersonal Communications
Multitasking
Microsoft Office
Spreadsheets
Memos
Ability To Meet Deadlines
Operations
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