What is the average salary for Payroll Specialist?

The average salary for Payroll Specialist is $152,615.00 – $189,500.00 per year, based on 7 job postings on this board that disclose pay.

How is the salary figure for Payroll Specialist 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 Specialist salaries

Average salary

$152.6–189.5K/ year

25th percentile

$128.8K

75th percentile

$187.5K

Based on

7 jobs

Salary by seniority

Level	Average	Board baseline	vs. board
Mid-level	$140.5–165.7K	$157–243.1K	-23%
Senior	$161.7–207.4K	$192.9–291K	-24%

Top locations

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California, United States

5 jobs

$157.5–193.4K

United States

5 jobs

$157.5–193.4K

San Francisco, CA, United States

4 jobs

$159.4–198K

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average salary for Payroll Specialist?: The average salary for Payroll Specialist is $152,615.00 – $189,500.00 per year, based on 7 job postings on this board that disclose pay.
How is the salary figure for Payroll Specialist 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.