How much does a Payroll Manager make in the United States? The average Payroll Manager salary in the United States is $118,064 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $104,219 and $134,214. 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 Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Payroll Manager Salary $91,615 US February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Payroll Manager Salary $104,219 US February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Payroll Manager Salary $118,064 US February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Payroll Manager Salary $134,214 US February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Payroll Manager Salary $148,917 US February 26, 2024
25% $104,219 10% $91,615 90% $148,917 75% $134,214 $118,064 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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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Leadership: Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.

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General Ledger: Creating and keeping track of business transactions and activities to monitor financial operations.

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Auditing: Auditing refers to the independent examination of financial information of any entity whether profit oriented or not. It is a safeguard measure that prevents corruption.

Leadership 1.6%
General Ledger 0.63%
Auditing 0.34%
Others 97.43%

Job Description for Payroll Manager

Payroll Manager is responsible for managing payroll processing operations. Establishes policies and processes that ensure accurate calculation of wages, tax withholdings, and company deductions. Being a Payroll Manager interfaces between finance and human resource departments to provide accurate and useful information. Develops and produces payroll-related statistical reports. Additionally, Payroll Manager ensures accurate and on-time governmental reporting and compliance. Oversees the activities and training of both professionals and support staff. Directs the resolution of complex issues or errors. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Payroll Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Payroll Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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