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Payroll specialist salary in United States, 2026

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

Average base salary

$27.28
Average $27.28
Low $18.44
High $40.35

The average salary for a payroll specialist is $27.28 per hour in the United States. 6k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 19, 2026).

Payroll Specialist job openings in United States

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Accountant and Payroll Special...
Lisle, IL
$27 - $32 an hour
Part-time
9 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Payroll Specialist in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Ector County Independent Schoo...
 
$421,658per year
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Muscular Moving Men
 
$312,000per year
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Lynn University
 
$286,000per year
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BairesDev
 
$165,000per year
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StubHub
 
$157,500per year
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Solventum
 
$152,710per year
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Highest paying cities for Payroll Specialists near United States

  1. Tempe, AZ
    $37.77 per hour
  2. Cleveland, OH
    $36.97 per hour
  3. Austin, TX
    $30.58 per hour
  4. Fresno, CA
    $29.19 per hour
  5. Deer Park, TX
    $27.47 per hour

Where can a Payroll Specialist earn more?

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