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Payroll Clerk Salary in Oklahoma (2026)
$24.00 per hour · take-home ≈ $40,330/year ($3,361/month) for a single filer
Oklahoma ranks 46th of 51 states for Payroll Clerk pay, with a median about 13% below the national average. Of the 2,470 Payroll Clerk jobs BLS counts in Oklahoma, the typical worker earns $49,920 a year — though pay ranges from $32,410 for newcomers to $74,190 at the top.
Payroll Clerk pay range in Oklahoma
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $32,410 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $39,900 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $49,920 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $62,200 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $74,190 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,470 Payroll Clerk jobs in Oklahoma (occupation code 43-3051, “Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oklahoma
A median Payroll Clerk salary of $49,920 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Oklahoma state income tax, a single filer keeps about $40,330 — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
| Gross (median) | $49,920 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,810 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,819 |
| Oklahoma state income tax | −$1,961 |
| Take-home (annual) | $40,330 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,361 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Payroll Clerk make in Oklahoma?
- The median Payroll Clerk salary in Oklahoma is $49,920 per year ($24.00 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $39,900 and $62,200.
- What is the take-home pay for a Payroll Clerk in Oklahoma?
- On the median salary of $49,920, a single filer in Oklahoma takes home about $40,330 per year ($3,361 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
- How many Payroll Clerk jobs are there in Oklahoma?
- BLS counts 2,470 Payroll Clerk jobs in Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma.