How do I become a payroll clerk
Get qualified to work as a payroll clerk with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
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Common questions
In Australia, a full time Payroll Clerk generally earns $1,650 per week ($85,800 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
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The number of people working as a Payroll Clerk has grown very strongly in recent years. There are currently 40,000 people employed in this role in Australia compared to 33,000 five years ago. Payroll Clerks may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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If you’re interested in a career as a Payroll Clerk you could enrol in a Certificate III in Accounts Administration. This course will provided the knowledge and skills you need to process employment payments and maintain employee records. You could also enrol in a Certificate III in Business or a Certificate III in Business Administration.
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Further reading
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7th December 2021All payroll clerk courses
- FNS40222 & FNS50222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping & Diploma of Accounting
- FNS50422 Diploma of Payroll Services
- FNSSS00012 Payroll Administrator Skill Set
- FNSSS00014 Accounting Principles Skill Set
- FNSTPB412 Establish and Maintain Payroll Systems
- Undergraduate Certificate in Accounting
Payroll Clerk careers
A Payroll Clerk processes wage and salary payments for employees in both large and small businesses. You’ll collect information from timesheets or electronic sign-in systems to determine payments and you’ll have to calculate things like overtime, shift allowances, superannuation contributions and tax deductions. Payroll Clerks need to maintain employee records and may have to respond to enquiries about employee payments.
Payroll Clerks need to be able to follow correct procedures to ensure all staff are paid correctly. You’ll need to have good attention to detail and be skilled in a range of administrative tasks. Payroll Clerks will usually use electronic payment systems so you’ll have to be able to work with technology. You’ll need a strong understanding of current industrial awards relating to your workplace.
