How much does a Payroll Supervisor make in San Jose, CA? The average Payroll Supervisor salary in San Jose, CA is $122,120 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $106,784 and $137,432. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Payroll Supervisor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Payroll Supervisor Salary $92,822 San Jose,CA February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Payroll Supervisor Salary $106,784 San Jose,CA February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Payroll Supervisor Salary $122,120 San Jose,CA February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Payroll Supervisor Salary $137,432 San Jose,CA February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Payroll Supervisor Salary $151,374 San Jose,CA February 26, 2024
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What skills does a Payroll Supervisor need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Customer Service: Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.

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HRIS: HRIS is a management system designed specifically to provide managers with information to make HR decisions. Is a system that lets you keep track of all your employees and information about them.

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Internal control: Internal control, as defined by accounting and auditing, is a process for assuring of an organization's objectives in operational effectiveness and efficiency, reliable financial reporting, and compliance with laws, regulations and policies.

Customer Service 0.5%
HRIS 0.18%
Internal control 0.11%
Others 99.21%

Job Description for Payroll Supervisor

Payroll Supervisor is responsible for the supervision and coordination of payroll processing operations. Ensures accurate calculation of wages and processing of tax withholding and company deductions. Being a Payroll Supervisor prepares statistical reports on employee pay, commissions and bonuses; vacation, sick, disability and workers compensation leave; taxes, withholding, etc. Oversees the distribution of paychecks and direct deposit programs. Provides training to team on policies, regulations, and processes. Additionally, Payroll Supervisor assists team members with resolving errors or responding to inquiries. May be the first level escalation for complaints or complex error resolution. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Payroll Supervisor supervises a group of primarily para-professional level staffs. May also be a level above a supervisor within high volume administrative/ production environments. Makes day-to-day decisions within or for a group/small department. Has some authority for personnel actions. To be a Payroll Supervisor typically requires 3-5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Payroll Supervisor

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For Payroll Supervisor, the upper level is Payroll Manager and then progresses to Payroll Director.

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Payroll Supervisor salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Payroll Supervisor, the highest Payroll Supervisor salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Payroll Supervisor salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Payroll Supervisor salary is in Miami, FL, where the Payroll Supervisor salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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