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How much does a Payroll Specialist make?
Updated Jan. 21, 2022
US$47,195 /yr
Average Base Pay
3,034 salaries
US$34K
Low
US$47K
Average
US$66K
High
No additional cash compensation has been reported for this role
How much does a Payroll Specialist make? The national average salary for a Payroll Specialist is $47,195 in United States. Filter by location to see Payroll Specialist salaries in your area. Salary estimates are based on 3,034 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Payroll Specialist employees.
Seniority Levels
L2
Payroll Specialist$58,492 /yr
L3
Senior Payroll Specialist$65,166 /yr
L4
Lead Payroll Specialist$63,714 /yr
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$42K
$67K
$42,000 - $66,791 Range
4.1★
$60K
$79K
$59,717 - $78,991 Range
4.7★
$42K
$61K
$42,067 - $60,928 Range
3.9★
$55K
$71K
$55,294 - $71,092 Range
3.3★
$52K
$75K
$52,469 - $75,000 Range
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3.9★
$53K
$63K
$53,082 - $62,754 Range
3.9★
$63K
$68K
$63,378 - $67,621 Range
3.9★
$42K
$83K
$42,088 - $82,808 Range
3★
$56K
$69K
$55,657 - $68,865 Range
3.8★
$58K
$64K
$57,538 - $63,839 Range
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$24
$16 - $24 Range
2.9★
$53K
$66K
$52,887 - $66,159 Range
4.4★
$42K
$49K
$41,986 - $49,262 Range
3.9★
$20
$27
$20 - $27 Range
4.1★
$29
$34
$29 - $34 Range
4.1★
$29
$31
$29 - $31 Range
$48K
$66K
$47,696 - $66,419 Range
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Payroll Specialist Salaries
Frequently asked questions about a Payroll Specialist salaries
The national average salary for a Payroll Specialist is $58,492 per year in Canada. Filter by location to see a Payroll Specialist salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 208 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Payroll Specialist employees.
The highest salary for a Payroll Specialist in Canada is $76,012 per year.
The lowest salary for a Payroll Specialist in Canada is $45,010 per year.
Recent Salary Reports
Below are the most recent payroll specialist salary reports. Employer name has been removed to protect anonymity.
A Payroll Specialist in the Toronto Area area reported making $75,000 per year
Job Highlights
10+ years experience
Toronto Area area
Full-time
10000+ employees
Company - Public
A Payroll Specialist in the Toronto Area area reported making $60,000 per year
Job Highlights
10+ years experience
Toronto Area area
Full-time
51 to 200 employees
Company - Private
A Payroll Administrator in the Calgary Area area reported making $57,324 per year
Job Highlights
1-2 years experience
Calgary Area area
Full-time
501 to 1000 employees
College / University
A Payroll Specialist in the Ottawa Area area reported making $71,000 per year
Job Highlights
10+ years experience
Ottawa Area area
Full-time
1001 to 5000 employees
Government
A Payroll Administrator in the Vancouver Area area reported making $72,000 per year
Additional Pay
$2k cash bonus
Job Highlights
8-10 years experience
Vancouver Area area
Full-time
201 to 500 employees
Company - Private
A Payroll Agent in the Montreal Area area reported making $45,000 per year
Additional Pay
$5k cash bonus
Job Highlights
1-2 years experience
Montreal Area area
Full-time
501 to 1000 employees
Company - Private
A Payroll Specialist in the Toronto Area area reported making $61,316 per year
Job Highlights
3-4 years experience
Toronto Area area
Full-time
10000+ employees
Company - Public
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