Timekeeper vs timer

The differences between timekeepers and timers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a timekeeper and a timer. Additionally, a timekeeper has an average salary of $46,290, which is higher than the $34,111 average annual salary of a timer.

The top three skills for a timekeeper include timekeeping, data entry and human resources. The most important skills for a timer are customer service, sales floor, and .

Timekeeper vs timer overview

	Timekeeper	Timer
Yearly salary	$46,290	$34,111
Hourly rate	$22.25	$16.40
Growth rate	-3%	-
Number of jobs	754	2,000
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 32%	Bachelor's Degree, 55%
Average age	48	46
Years of experience	4	4

Timekeeper vs timer salary

Timekeepers and timers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Timekeeper	Timer
Average salary	$46,290	$34,111
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $69,000	Between $24,000 And $48,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between timekeeper and timer education

There are a few differences between a timekeeper and a timer in terms of educational background:

	Timekeeper	Timer
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 32%	Bachelor's Degree, 55%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	-

Timekeeper vs timer demographics

Here are the differences between timekeepers' and timers' demographics:

	Timekeeper	Timer
Average age	48	46
Gender ratio	Male, 17.2% Female, 82.8%	Male, 53.2% Female, 46.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.1% Unknown, 6.1% Hispanic or Latino, 18.0% Asian, 6.0% White, 57.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%	Black or African American, 4.6% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 18.7% Asian, 1.8% White, 70.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
LGBT Percentage	10%	4%

Differences between timekeeper and timer duties and responsibilities

Timekeeper example responsibilities.

Perform data entry, produce and analyze reports while utilizing standard payroll and timekeeping systems.
Input time for employees into CCM.
Verify and print pay stubs through JDE.
Coordinate FMLA, disabilities and leave of absences.
Time keeping and entering PTO to submit on weekly basis
Train new CCM vendors when onboarding on allocations, balancing and the exception process.

Timer example responsibilities.

Used Rf gun to pull parts and manage inventory
Involve in load optimization of PCU application and platform processing.
Accept responsibility for shipping, receiving, taking orders, maintaining and organizing inventory and ensuring cleanliness of work environment
Prepare daily financial reports, POS register opening-closing procedures, conduct staffing and revenue analysis.

Timekeeper vs timer skills

Common timekeeper skills

Timekeeping, 21%
Data Entry, 14%
Human Resources, 8%
Per Diem, 7%
Kronos, 7%
Turnaround, 5%

Common timer skills

Customer Service, 67%
Sales Floor, 33%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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