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Payroll Clerk Salary in Alaska (2026)

Alaska ranks 7th of 51 states for Payroll Clerk pay, with a median about 8% above the national average. Of the 360 Payroll Clerk jobs BLS counts in Alaska, the typical worker earns $62,210 a year — though pay ranges from $46,790 for newcomers to $78,450 at the top.

Payroll Clerk pay range in Alaska

Percentile	Annual wage	Meaning
10th percentile (entry)	$46,790	Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this
25th percentile	$56,430	A quarter earn less
Median (50th)	$62,210	Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile	$68,650	Top quarter starts here
90th percentile (top)	$78,450	Highest-paid 10% earn more than this

BLS reports 360 Payroll Clerk jobs in Alaska (occupation code 43-3051, “Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks”).

Gross vs. take-home in Alaska

A median Payroll Clerk salary of $62,210 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Alaska), a single filer keeps about $52,166 — an effective tax rate of 16.1%.

Gross (median)	$62,210
Federal income tax	−$5,285
Social Security + Medicare	−$4,759
Alaska state income tax	−$0
Take-home (annual)	$52,166
Take-home (monthly)	$4,347

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Payroll Clerk make in Alaska?

The median Payroll Clerk salary in Alaska is $62,210 per year ($29.91 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $56,430 and $68,650.

What is the take-home pay for a Payroll Clerk in Alaska?

On the median salary of $62,210, a single filer in Alaska takes home about $52,166 per year ($4,347 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 16.1%.

How many Payroll Clerk jobs are there in Alaska?

BLS counts 360 Payroll Clerk jobs in Alaska in the latest survey (May 2025).

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