Automation index
How much of a Payroll clerk’s job can AI already do?
A payroll engine comes earlier. Paying right without leaving anyone at zero do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Payroll clerk
27%
AI can already do 27% of this job.
#183 / 633
View rankingPayroll clerk
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Starters, variables and the engine.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Incidents, the missed day and overtime.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Social security, tax and the month’s return.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Query, the payslip and the one who does not get it.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The close, the rush and not paying twice.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Pay right, and not leaving anyone at zero.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 27% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- payroll starters
- variables
- income tax
- social security
- payslips
- overtime
- payroll close
- incidents
Sources for this job· O*NET 43-3051.00· ESCO/ISCO 4313
IS WORK OVER?
University professor
24%
#278 / 633
View rankingUniversity professor
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Prep materials, tests and rubrics.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 20% | 45% | +9 |
Papers, grants and reviews.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 38% | +6.1 |
Teach and tutor.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 20% | 12% | +2.4 |
Supervise theses and examine.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 15% | +2.4 |
Department meetings and academic admin.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
Actually research and choose the problem.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 24% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- teach class
- mark students
- lesson plans
- teach
- Prep materials, tests and rubrics
- Papers, grants and reviews
- Teach and tutor
- Supervise theses and examine
- Department meetings and academic admin
- Actually research and choose the problem
Sources for this job· O*NET 25-1081.00· ESCO/ISCO 2310