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Payroll Clerk Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$30.61 per hour · take-home ≈ $50,155/year ($4,180/month) for a single filer
Massachusetts is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Payroll Clerks (5th of 51), with a median about 10% above the national average. Of the 3,280 Payroll Clerk jobs BLS counts in Massachusetts, the typical worker earns $63,670 a year — though pay ranges from $49,110 for newcomers to $86,360 at the top.
Payroll Clerk pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $49,110 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $54,890 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $63,670 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $77,960 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $86,360 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,280 Payroll Clerk jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 43-3051, “Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Payroll Clerk salary of $63,670 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $50,155 — an effective tax rate of 21.2%.
| Gross (median) | $63,670 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,460 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,871 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$3,184 |
| Take-home (annual) | $50,155 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,180 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Payroll Clerk make in Massachusetts?
- The median Payroll Clerk salary in Massachusetts is $63,670 per year ($30.61 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $54,890 and $77,960.
- What is the take-home pay for a Payroll Clerk in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $63,670, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $50,155 per year ($4,180 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.2%.
- How many Payroll Clerk jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 3,280 Payroll Clerk jobs in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts.