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Payroll Clerk Salary in Oregon (2026)
$29.32 per hour · take-home ≈ $46,415/year ($3,868/month) for a single filer
Oregon ranks 13th of 51 states for Payroll Clerk pay, with a median about 6% above the national average. Of the 2,890 Payroll Clerk jobs BLS counts in Oregon, the typical worker earns $60,980 a year — though pay ranges from $42,430 for newcomers to $82,080 at the top.
Payroll Clerk pay range in Oregon
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $42,430 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $51,690 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $60,980 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $72,770 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $82,080 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,890 Payroll Clerk jobs in Oregon (occupation code 43-3051, “Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oregon
A median Payroll Clerk salary of $60,980 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Oregon state income tax, a single filer keeps about $46,415 — an effective tax rate of 23.9%.
| Gross (median) | $60,980 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,138 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,665 |
| Oregon state income tax | −$4,762 |
| Take-home (annual) | $46,415 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,868 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Oregon paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Payroll Clerk make in Oregon?
- The median Payroll Clerk salary in Oregon is $60,980 per year ($29.32 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $51,690 and $72,770.
- What is the take-home pay for a Payroll Clerk in Oregon?
- On the median salary of $60,980, a single filer in Oregon takes home about $46,415 per year ($3,868 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.9%.
- How many Payroll Clerk jobs are there in Oregon?
- BLS counts 2,890 Payroll Clerk jobs in Oregon 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 Oregon 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 Oregon.