How much does a Payroll Clerk I make in District of Columbia? The average Payroll Clerk I salary in District of Columbia is $55,116 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $49,520 and $62,241. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Payroll Clerk I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Payroll Clerk I Salary $44,424 DC April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Payroll Clerk I Salary $49,520 DC April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Payroll Clerk I Salary $55,116 DC April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Payroll Clerk I Salary $62,241 DC April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Payroll Clerk I Salary $68,727 DC April 24, 2024
25% $49,520 10% $44,424 90% $68,727 75% $62,241 $55,116 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does a Payroll Clerk I need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Customer Service: Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.

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Bookkeeping: Bookkeeping is the recording of financial transactions, and is part of the process of accounting in business. Transactions include purchases, sales, receipts, and payments by an individual person or an organization/corporation. There are several standard methods of bookkeeping, including the single-entry and double-entry bookkeeping systems. While these may be viewed as "real" bookkeeping, any process for recording financial transactions is a bookkeeping process. Bookkeeping is the work of a bookkeeper (or book-keeper), who records the day-to-day financial transactions of a business. They usually write the daybooks (which contain records of sales, purchases, receipts, and payments), and document each financial transaction, whether cash or credit, into the correct daybook—that is, petty cash book, suppliers ledger, customer ledger, etc.—and the general ledger. Thereafter, an accountant can create financial reports from the information recorded by the bookkeeper.

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General Ledger: Creating and keeping track of business transactions and activities to monitor financial operations.

Customer Service 5.7%
Bookkeeping 1.21%
General Ledger 1.85%
Others 91.24%

Job Description for Payroll Clerk I

Payroll Clerk I prepares and processes payroll and associated information. Collates and verifies data and inputs into the payroll system. Being a Payroll Clerk I updates payroll records and processes routine changes to employee records. Performs basic reconciliation and auditing processes during each pay cycle. Additionally, Payroll Clerk I responds to pay-related inquiries from staff. Researches and resolves errors or omissions. May prepare and submit reports and forms required by IRS or other regulatory bodies. Follows all processing procedures, adheres to policies, and maintains confidentiality. Typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Payroll Clerk I works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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For Payroll Clerk I, the upper level is Payroll Clerk II and then progresses to Payroll Team Lead.

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