How Much Does A Payroll Administrator Make ?
Highest Paying State
Pennsylvania
Highest Paying City
Seattle, WAAverage Salary for Payroll Administrator
Payroll Administrator in America make an average salary of $64,798 per year or $31.15 per hour. The top 10 percent makes over $91,027 per year, while the bottom 10 percent under $45,219 per year.
Most Common Payroll Administrator Benefits
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Disability Insurance
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Time
Retirement Plan
Highest Paying States
Pennsylvania
$84,352 YearlyMassachusetts
$73,734 YearlyNew Jersey
$71,661 YearlyWashington
$70,914 YearlyColorado
$70,781 YearlyPayroll Administrator Average Salary by State
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Rank
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State |
Avg.Salary
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Hourly Rate
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|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania | $84,352 | $40.55 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $73,734 | $35.45 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $71,661 | $34.45 |
| 4 | Washington | $70,914 | $34.09 |
| 5 | Colorado | $70,781 | $34.03 |
| 6 | New York | $69,413 | $33.37 |
| 7 | California | $67,782 | $32.59 |
| 8 | Illinois | $63,978 | $30.76 |
| 9 | Maryland | $61,923 | $29.77 |
| 10 | Oregon | $61,073 | $29.36 |
| 11 | Virginia | $59,869 | $28.78 |
| 12 | Texas | $58,531 | $28.14 |
| 13 | Florida | $51,149 | $24.59 |
Highest Paying Cities for Payroll Administrator
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Rank
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City |
Avg.Salary
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Hourly Rate
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| 1 | Seattle, WA | $80,742 | $38.82 |
Payroll Administrator Salary Details
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What is Payroll Administrator Salary
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $91,027 | $7,586 | $44.00 |
| 75th Percentile | $71,800 | $5,983 | $35.00 |
| Average | $64,798 | $5,400 | $31.00 |
| 25th Percentile | $51,000 | $4,250 | $25.00 |
| 10th Percentile | $45,219 | $3,768 | $22.00 |
Junior Level
Yearly Salary
$63,991Hourly Salary
$30.76Middle Level
Yearly Salary
$68,003Hourly Salary
$32.69Senior Level
Yearly Salary
$55,380Hourly Salary
$26.62Payroll Administrator Pay Trends
Compare salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Average Payroll Administrator Salary Over Time
Payroll Administrator Salary by Year
| Year | Average Salary | Hourly Rate | %Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $64,392 | $31.00 | 4.53% |
| 2023 | $61,603 | $30.00 | 4.97% |
| 2022 | $58,689 | $28.00 | 3.09% |
| 2021 | $56,930 | $27.00 | 1.5% |
| 2020 | $56,089 | $27.00 | 3.33% |
| 2019 | $54,282 | $26.00 | 1.65% |
| 2018 | $53,403 | $26.00 | 1.68% |
| 2017 | $52,522 | $25.00 | 1.53% |
| 2016 | $51,729 | $25.00 | 3.8% |
| 2015 | $49,835 | $24.00 | 3.39% |
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