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Careers / Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks

Job Description


	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.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful in these occupations, but usually is not needed. For example, a drywall installer might benefit from experience installing drywall, but an inexperienced person could still learn to be an installer with little difficulty.

	Education: These occupations usually require a high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job-related course work. In some cases, an associate's or bachelor's degree could be needed.

	Training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees.

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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks
Management of Companies and Enterprises	12,700
Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services	11,540
Local Government (excluding schools and hospitals)	11,020
Elementary and Secondary Schools	10,530
Employment Services	9,390
Nursing Care Facilities	4,820
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals	4,680
Building Equipment Contractors	4,640
Automobile Dealers	3,540
Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation)	3,240

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks
Average Annual Salary	$38,080
Average Hourly Wage	$18.31
Total Employment	176,320

Employment by Gender

U.S. National Average.

	Women

	Men

Related Majors & Degrees

Accounting and Related Services
	Accounting Technology / Technician and Bookkeeping

Interesting Fact

Only 70% of the total cost of employment in the U.S. goes to pay wages and salaries -- the rest goes to pay benefits and employment taxes.

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