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Payroll Clerk Salary in Georgia (2026)
$28.84 per hour · take-home ≈ $47,891/year ($3,991/month) for a single filer
Georgia ranks 16th of 51 states for Payroll Clerk pay, with a median about 4% above the national average. Of the 6,720 Payroll Clerk jobs BLS counts in Georgia, the typical worker earns $59,990 a year — though pay ranges from $39,590 for newcomers to $76,790 at the top.
Payroll Clerk pay range in Georgia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,590 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,760 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,990 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $69,990 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $76,790 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,720 Payroll Clerk jobs in Georgia (occupation code 43-3051, “Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Georgia
A median Payroll Clerk salary of $59,990 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Georgia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $47,891 — an effective tax rate of 20.2%.
| Gross (median) | $59,990 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,019 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,589 |
| Georgia state income tax | −$2,491 |
| Take-home (annual) | $47,891 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,991 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Payroll Clerk make in Georgia?
- The median Payroll Clerk salary in Georgia is $59,990 per year ($28.84 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,760 and $69,990.
- What is the take-home pay for a Payroll Clerk in Georgia?
- On the median salary of $59,990, a single filer in Georgia takes home about $47,891 per year ($3,991 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.2%.
- How many Payroll Clerk jobs are there in Georgia?
- BLS counts 6,720 Payroll Clerk jobs in Georgia in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Georgia state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Georgia.