A Payroll Auditor is responsible for reviewing and verifying an organization's payroll records and financial data to ensure that they are accurate, complete and comply with all legal and regulatory requirements. They are responsible for identifying and analyzing potential areas of risk and recommending corrective action. A Payroll Auditor must have a strong understanding of accounting and financial principles, as well as the ability to analyze and interpret financial data.

What Does A Payroll Auditor Do?

A Payroll Auditor is responsible for reviewing and verifying an organization's payroll records and financial data to ensure that they are accurate, complete and comply with all legal and regulatory requirements. They are responsible for identifying and analyzing potential areas of risk and recommending corrective action. A Payroll Auditor must have a strong understanding of accounting and financial principles, as well as the ability to analyze and interpret financial data.

How To Become A Payroll Auditor?

To become a Payroll Auditor, individuals typically need a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field, and several years of experience in payroll or accounting. In addition, certification such as a Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) can be beneficial for career advancement.
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Education

Bachelor's degree
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Average Salary

$52,736
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Avg. Experience

1-2 years
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Average Salary for Payroll Auditor

A Payroll Auditor makes $52,736 per year on average, or $25.35 per hour, in the United States. The bottom 10% make about $37,965 a year, while the top 10% make about $67,080.

Highest Paying States

California

$56,440 Yearly

Texas

$42,580 Yearly

Payroll Auditor Education

The most common degrees for a Payroll Auditor are Bachelor's degree (41.38% of jobs require this), High school (27.59%), College degree (17.24%).

Payroll Auditor Degrees

Bachelor's degree 41.38%
High school 27.59%
College degree 17.24%
Master's degree 6.9%
Associate's degree 3.45%
Doctoral or Professional degree 3.45%
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