What is the average salary for Payroll Administration?

The average salary for Payroll Administration is $136,025.00 – $172,417.00 per year, based on 12 job postings on this board that disclose pay.

How is the salary figure for Payroll Administration calculated?

These figures are aggregated from current and recent job postings on this board that disclose pay, then averaged across roles. They are estimates, not guarantees of compensation.

Payroll Administration salaries

Average salary

$136–172.4K/ year

25th percentile

$120.2K

75th percentile

$181.3K

Based on

12 jobs

Salary by seniority

Level	Average	Board baseline	vs. board
Mid-level	$127.9–155.5K	$157–243.1K	-29%
Senior	$136.5–172.1K	$192.8–290.9K	-36%

Top locations

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United States

10 jobs

$135.2–171K

California, United States

9 jobs

$131.8–163.1K

San Francisco, CA, United States

6 jobs

$123.6–155.4K

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average salary for Payroll Administration?: The average salary for Payroll Administration is $136,025.00 – $172,417.00 per year, based on 12 job postings on this board that disclose pay.
How is the salary figure for Payroll Administration calculated?: These figures are aggregated from current and recent job postings on this board that disclose pay, then averaged across roles. They are estimates, not guarantees of compensation.