DOL Median (California)
$44,500
vs National
+1.5%
National: $43,840BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$32,130
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$44,500
+1.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$43,840
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in California earns $44,500 in nominal terms, which is 1.5% above the national average of $43,840. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $32,130 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in California
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| JADE GLOBAL INC. | $69,950 | 1 |
| SEIBON INTERNATIONAL INC | $60,000 | 2 |
| TIB Hotel, LLC | $57,720 | 1 |
| SHIEKH SHOES | $44,500 | 1 |
| HOST HEALTHCARE, INC. | $43,680 | 1 |
| CREATIVE GLOBAL INVESTMENT, INC. | $38,500 | 1 |
| Jang Enterprise, Inc. | $29,931 | 1 |
| ADVANCED DYNAMIC SOLUTIONS, INC | N/A | 1 |
| NUR HOME HEALTH CARE INC. | N/A | 1 |
| SEMI | N/A | 1 |
| KOCA INC | N/A | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks
San Jose, CA · $69,950City of Industry, CA · $60,000Arlington, VA · $59,904Tiburon, CA · $57,720Carol Stream, IL · $51,917Top-Paying Roles in California
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How much does a Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks make in California?
The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in California is $44,500 based on 7 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks?
A Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in California earns 1.5% more than the national median of $43,840, or $32,130 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.