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Payroll accountant salary in United States, 2026
How much does a Payroll Accountant make in the United States?
Average base salary
$71,801
- Hour
- Month
- Year
Average $71,801
Low $51,766
High $99,591
The average salary for a payroll accountant is $71,801 per year in the United States. 533 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 28, 2026).
Highest paying companies for Payroll Accountant in United States
Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.PEAK Technical Services Inc.
$169,510per year
Warner Bros. Discovery
$150,800per year
City of San Jose
$144,712per year
Conviva
$137,500per year
Controller's Group, Inc.
$135,200per year
DC Water
$129,687per year
