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Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Official DataUpdated 2025-05-31
Median Annual

$77,950

Mean: $84,640

~$60,801 est. take-home

Hourly Rate

$37.48

Based on 2,080 hrs/yr

Cost of Living

100

100 = national avg

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Tax Breakdown

Federal Income Tax-$5,426
State Income Tax-$5,854
Social Security-$4,833
Medicare-$1,130
Effective Tax Rate22.1%

Monthly Take-Home

$5,059

Annual Take-Home

$60,706

Monthly Budget in San Jose

Housing / Rent$1,35027%
Food & Groceries$4008%
Transportation$3507%
Utilities$1804%
Healthcare$2505%
Remaining / Savings$2,52950%
Financial Stress Level
ComfortableGood savings potential
To maintain this lifestyle nationally:$77,950(+0% vs. local median)

Salary Distribution

Where the median falls between the 25th and 75th percentile.

25th %

$68,330

Median

$77,950

75th %

$95,030

Median is in the 36th percentile of the typical range

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About Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salaries in San Jose, CA

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for payroll and timekeeping clerks in San Jose, CA is $77,950. This is based on the most recent Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey data.

Salaries typically range from $68,330 (25th percentile) to $95,030 (75th percentile), reflecting differences in experience, employer size, and specialization.

The estimated hourly rate is $37.48 per hour, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a payroll and timekeeping clerks in San Jose?

The median salary is $77,950 per year. The mean (average) salary is $84,640.

How much does a payroll and timekeeping clerks make per hour in San Jose?

The estimated hourly rate is $37.48 per hour.

What is the salary range for payroll and timekeeping clerks in San Jose?

Salaries typically range from $68,330 (25th percentile) to $95,030 (75th percentile).