Payroll Manager Salary in the US
$70,561
per year
per month
$5,880
per month
per year
Bonus
$6,400/year
Bonus
$530/month
Payroll Manager - Average Salary
The average salary for a Payroll Manager is $70,561 per year ($5,880 per month), which is $17,071 (+32%) higher than the average salary in the US.
A Payroll Manager can expect an average starting salary of $48,658. The highest salaries can exceed $115,774.
A Payroll Manager can expect an average starting salary of $48,658. The highest salaries can exceed $115,774.
$48,658
Low
$70,561
Average salary
$115,774
High
$4,050
Low
$5,880
Average salary
$9,650
High
Total pay includes salary and bonus.
$1,600 $64,200 $129,974 | ||
| Salary | $48,658 - 115,774 | |
| Bonus | $1,600 - 14,200 | |
| Total Pay | $50,258 - 129,974 |
$130 $5,350 $10,830 | ||
| Salary | $4,050 - 9,650 | |
| Bonus | $130 - 1,180 | |
| Total Pay | $4,180 - 10,830 |
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Payroll Manager Salary Range
Among HR Payroll Managers in the US, Assistant Payroll Managers tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced roles like Senior Payroll Managers enjoy the highest salaries.
Payroll Manager - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Payroll Manager | $94K/year | +33% |
| Assistant Payroll Manager | $49K/year | -30% |
Payroll Manager - Pay by Experience Level in the United States
An Entry Level Payroll Manager with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $49,000 per year. A mid level Payroll Manager with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $68,000, while a Senior Payroll Manager with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $94,000. Payroll and Benefits Managers with more than 20 years of experience earn $100,000 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Payroll Manager
| Late Career | ▲ +42% |
| Senior | ▲ +33% |
| Average Salary | $70,561/year |
| Mid Level | ▼ -4% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -31% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
55%
55%
Male
45%
45%
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The salary information presented on this page is based on all Payroll Manager jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months and on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov).
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