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Payroll Clerk Salary in Minnesota (2026)
$29.48 per hour · take-home ≈ $48,804/year ($4,067/month) for a single filer
Minnesota ranks 11th of 51 states for Payroll Clerk pay, with a median about 6% above the national average. Of the 2,790 Payroll Clerk jobs BLS counts in Minnesota, the typical worker earns $61,320 a year — though pay ranges from $49,270 for newcomers to $79,370 at the top.
Payroll Clerk pay range in Minnesota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $49,270 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $53,450 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $61,320 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $71,190 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $79,370 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,790 Payroll Clerk jobs in Minnesota (occupation code 43-3051, “Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Minnesota
A median Payroll Clerk salary of $61,320 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Minnesota state income tax, a single filer keeps about $48,804 — an effective tax rate of 20.4%.
| Gross (median) | $61,320 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,178 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,691 |
| Minnesota state income tax | −$2,646 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,804 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,067 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Minnesota paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Payroll Clerk make in Minnesota?
- The median Payroll Clerk salary in Minnesota is $61,320 per year ($29.48 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $53,450 and $71,190.
- What is the take-home pay for a Payroll Clerk in Minnesota?
- On the median salary of $61,320, a single filer in Minnesota takes home about $48,804 per year ($4,067 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 Minnesota?
- BLS counts 2,790 Payroll Clerk jobs in Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota.