Time clerk vs clerk

The differences between time clerks and clerks can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 2-4 years to become a time clerk, becoming a clerk takes usually requires 1-2 years. Additionally, a time clerk has an average salary of $41,175, which is higher than the $31,163 average annual salary of a clerk.

The top three skills for a time clerk include timekeeping, pay period and attendance reports. The most important skills for a clerk are basic math, math, and data entry.

Time clerk vs clerk overview

	Time Clerk	Clerk
Yearly salary	$41,175	$31,163
Hourly rate	$19.80	$14.98
Growth rate	-3%	-5%
Number of jobs	67,317	80,311
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 38%	Bachelor's Degree, 33%
Average age	48	47
Years of experience	4	2

Time clerk vs clerk salary

Time clerks and clerks have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Time Clerk	Clerk
Average salary	$41,175	$31,163
Salary range	Between $32,000 And $51,000	Between $24,000 And $39,000
Highest paying City	San Diego, CA	Washington, DC
Highest paying state	California	New Hampshire
Best paying company	Hy-Vee	University of Massachusetts Boston
Best paying industry	Energy	Health Care

Differences between time clerk and clerk education

There are a few differences between a time clerk and a clerk in terms of educational background:

	Time Clerk	Clerk
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 38%	Bachelor's Degree, 33%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	Western Carolina University

Time clerk vs clerk demographics

Here are the differences between time clerks' and clerks' demographics:

	Time Clerk	Clerk
Average age	48	47
Gender ratio	Male, 27.9% Female, 72.1%	Male, 34.1% Female, 65.9%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.7% Unknown, 6.1% Hispanic or Latino, 17.7% Asian, 5.9% White, 58.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%	Black or African American, 9.9% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 21.1% Asian, 7.7% White, 55.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	10%	6%

Differences between time clerk and clerk duties and responsibilities

Time clerk example responsibilities.

Manage orthopedic accounts regarding payment posting through IDX medical systems.
Perform payroll functions, such as maintaining timekeeping information, corrects errors to ensure accuracy.
Maintain files of timekeeping records via regular paper files and electronically.
Collect, verify, update and register patients demographics and insurance/ medical coverage information in accordance with the guidelines.
Verify eligibility for FMLA and other benefits.

Clerk example responsibilities.

Demonstrate strong math skills in managing inmate s accounts and calmly and effectively deescalating outbursts of belligerent inmates.
Manage orthopedic accounts regarding payment posting through IDX medical systems.
Administer financial bookkeeping by way of QuickBooks.
Bank reconciliation in QuickBooks and assist bookkeeper when need.
Maintain a high level of confidentiality as required by HIPAA.
Call DMV's and dealerships when liens are not perfect.

Time clerk vs clerk skills

Common time clerk skills

Timekeeping, 21%
Pay Period, 17%
Attendance Reports, 17%
Payroll System, 15%
Payroll Issues, 14%
FMLA, 6%

Common clerk skills

Basic Math, 18%
Math, 10%
Data Entry, 10%
Customer Service, 9%
Cleanliness, 8%
POS, 5%