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Payroll Clerk Salary in Virginia (2026)
$28.01 per hour · take-home ≈ $46,395/year ($3,866/month) for a single filer
Virginia ranks 20th of 51 states for Payroll Clerk pay, with a median about 1% above the national average. Of the 3,400 Payroll Clerk jobs BLS counts in Virginia, the typical worker earns $58,250 a year — though pay ranges from $43,890 for newcomers to $78,800 at the top.
Payroll Clerk pay range in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $43,890 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,380 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $58,250 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $68,140 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $78,800 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,400 Payroll Clerk jobs in Virginia (occupation code 43-3051, “Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Virginia
A median Payroll Clerk salary of $58,250 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Virginia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $46,395 — an effective tax rate of 20.4%.
| Gross (median) | $58,250 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,810 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,456 |
| Virginia state income tax | −$2,589 |
| Take-home (annual) | $46,395 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,866 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Payroll Clerk make in Virginia?
- The median Payroll Clerk salary in Virginia is $58,250 per year ($28.01 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,380 and $68,140.
- What is the take-home pay for a Payroll Clerk in Virginia?
- On the median salary of $58,250, a single filer in Virginia takes home about $46,395 per year ($3,866 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 Virginia?
- BLS counts 3,400 Payroll Clerk jobs in Virginia 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 Virginia 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 Virginia.