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Payroll Clerk Salary in Ohio (2026)

Ohio ranks 23rd of 51 states for Payroll Clerk pay, with a median about 1% below the national average. Of the 5,820 Payroll Clerk jobs BLS counts in Ohio, the typical worker earns $57,270 a year — though pay ranges from $40,310 for newcomers to $80,650 at the top.

Payroll Clerk pay range in Ohio

Percentile	Annual wage	Meaning
10th percentile (entry)	$40,310	Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this
25th percentile	$47,480	A quarter earn less
Median (50th)	$57,270	Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile	$66,880	Top quarter starts here
90th percentile (top)	$80,650	Highest-paid 10% earn more than this

BLS reports 5,820 Payroll Clerk jobs in Ohio (occupation code 43-3051, “Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks”).

Gross vs. take-home in Ohio

A median Payroll Clerk salary of $57,270 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Ohio state income tax, a single filer keeps about $47,338 — an effective tax rate of 17.3%.

Gross (median)	$57,270
Federal income tax	−$4,692
Social Security + Medicare	−$4,381
Ohio state income tax	−$859
Take-home (annual)	$47,338
Take-home (monthly)	$3,945

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Payroll Clerk make in Ohio?

The median Payroll Clerk salary in Ohio is $57,270 per year ($27.54 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,480 and $66,880.

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

On the median salary of $57,270, a single filer in Ohio takes home about $47,338 per year ($3,945 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.3%.

How many Payroll Clerk jobs are there in Ohio?

BLS counts 5,820 Payroll Clerk jobs in Ohio in the latest survey (May 2025).

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