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Payroll manager salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Payroll Manager make in the United States?

Average base salary

$93,371
Average $93,371
Low $63,501
High $137,293

The average salary for a payroll manager is $93,371 per year in the United States. 2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 5, 2026).

Payroll Manager job openings in United States

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Payroll Manager
ERMCO3.6out of 5 stars.
Greenwood, IN
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Payroll Manager in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Arm
 
$378,500per year
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EY
 
$262,100per year
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Gypsum Management & Supply, In...
 
$239,200per year
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Hooters
 
$204,000per year
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Strategic Staffing Solutions
 
$197,600per year
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Deloitte
 
$185,900per year
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Highest paying cities for Payroll Managers near United States

  1. San Francisco, CA
    $143,765 per year
  2. New York, NY
    $111,886 per year
  3. Los Angeles, CA
    $110,757 per year
  4. Denver, CO
    $100,072 per year
  5. Washington, DC
    $99,829 per year

Where can a Payroll Manager earn more?

Compare salaries for Payroll Managers in different locations
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