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Payroll Clerk Salary in Maryland (2026)
$28.73 per hour · take-home ≈ $47,570/year ($3,964/month) for a single filer
Maryland ranks 17th of 51 states for Payroll Clerk pay, with a median about 4% above the national average. Of the 1,870 Payroll Clerk jobs BLS counts in Maryland, the typical worker earns $59,760 a year — though pay ranges from $31,750 for newcomers to $82,140 at the top.
Payroll Clerk pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,750 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,740 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,760 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $69,350 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $82,140 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,870 Payroll Clerk jobs in Maryland (occupation code 43-3051, “Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median Payroll Clerk salary of $59,760 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maryland state income tax, a single filer keeps about $47,570 — an effective tax rate of 20.4%.
| Gross (median) | $59,760 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,991 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,572 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$2,627 |
| Take-home (annual) | $47,570 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,964 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Maryland paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Payroll Clerk make in Maryland?
- The median Payroll Clerk salary in Maryland is $59,760 per year ($28.73 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,740 and $69,350.
- What is the take-home pay for a Payroll Clerk in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $59,760, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $47,570 per year ($3,964 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.4%.
- How many Payroll Clerk jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 1,870 Payroll Clerk jobs in Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Maryland.