Local Salary Data

Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in California

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$44,500
7 filings
DOL Median (California)
$44,500
vs National
+1.5%
National: $43,840
BLS 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.