How much does a Payroll Operations Director make in California? The average Payroll Operations Director salary in California is $173,600 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $152,400 and $195,400. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Payroll Operations Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Payroll Operations Director Salary $133,099 CA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Payroll Operations Director Salary $152,400 CA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Payroll Operations Director Salary $173,600 CA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Payroll Operations Director Salary $195,400 CA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Payroll Operations Director Salary $215,248 CA March 26, 2024
25% $152,400 10% $133,099 90% $215,248 75% $195,400 $173,600 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Payroll Operations Director oversees payroll processes and procedures including taxes and finance demands regarding payroll payments. Directs all aspects of payroll operations. Being a Payroll Operations Director requires a bachelor's degree. Designs short-term and long-term strategies for continuous improvement in payroll operations. In addition, Payroll Operations Director typically reports to top management. The Payroll Operations Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. Working as a Payroll Operations Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $165,858 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $168,219 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $174,198 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $165,544 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $161,295 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $171,681 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $166,330 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $156,731 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $191,980 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $191,508 Date Updated March 26, 2024
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