What are the main factors that influence a (Payroll) Compensation Specialist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for (Payroll) Compensation Specialist?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for (Payroll) Compensation Specialist roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

How does experience change A (Payroll) Compensation Specialist's salary?

A (Payroll) Compensation Specialist's salary grows with experience: starting around $49,628 for beginners, reaching about $69,032 at mid-level, and approach $110,985 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a (Payroll) Compensation Specialist?

(Payroll) Compensation Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for (Payroll) Compensation Specialist roles are District of Columbia $55,870, California $55,658, Massachusetts $54,917. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of (Payroll) Compensation Specialist roles make?

Salaries for (Payroll) Compensation Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Compensation Specialist: $128,560; Compensation Specialist IV: $126,200; Sales Compensation Analyst, Specialist: $126,190; Compensation Analyst IV: $126,138; Compensation Specialist III: $103,900.

(Payroll) Compensation Specialist Salary in Virginia

How much does a (Payroll) Compensation Specialist make in Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a (Payroll) Compensation Specialist in Virginia is $50,814 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

However, a (Payroll) Compensation Specialist's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $61,696
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $46,052 to $56,510
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $41,717

10% $41,717

50% (Median) $50,814

90% $61,696

(Payroll) Compensation Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$56,510	$4,709	$1,087	$27
Average	$50,814	$4,235	$977	$24
25th Percentile	$46,052	$3,838	$886	$22

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Key Factors That Influence (Payroll) Compensation Specialist Salaries

A (Payroll) Compensation Specialist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects (Payroll) Compensation Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a (Payroll) Compensation Specialist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $49,628
Early Career (1-2 years): $62,230
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $69,032
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $92,961
Expert (over 8 years): $110,985

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
(Payroll) Compensation Specialist	less than 1 year	$49,628
Computer Operator II	1-2 years	$62,230
Computer Operator III	2-4 years	$69,032
Computer Operations Shift Supervisor	5-8 years	$92,961
Computer Operations Supervisor	over 8 years	$110,985

How Do (Payroll) Compensation Specialist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract (Payroll) Compensation Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $55,870.
California: $55,658.
Massachusetts: $54,917.

District of Columbia $55,870 California $55,658 Massachusetts $54,917 Washington $54,715 New Jersey $54,695 Alaska $54,624 Connecticut $53,928 New York $53,645

Hawaii $52,742 Rhode Island $52,318 Maryland $52,030 Minnesota $51,637 Colorado $51,485 Illinois $51,435 Oregon $51,243 Delaware $51,102

New Hampshire $51,013 Virginia $50,814 Pennsylvania $50,234 Nevada $49,941 North Dakota $49,845 Michigan $49,694 Wisconsin $49,638 Vermont $49,527

Texas $49,220 Maine $49,199 Arizona $49,169 Ohio $49,134 Georgia $48,670 Indiana $48,438 Wyoming $48,392 Utah $48,321

Iowa $48,291 Kansas $48,049 Louisiana $47,978 North Carolina $47,953 Missouri $47,943 Florida $47,746 Montana $47,640 Nebraska $47,539

Kentucky $47,484 South Carolina $47,282 Tennessee $47,156 Idaho $47,105 New Mexico $46,737 Oklahoma $46,656 Alabama $46,359 South Dakota $45,859

Arkansas $45,586 West Virginia $45,440 Mississippi $45,001

Top Paying Cities for (Payroll) Compensation Specialist

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Ivanhoe: $46,732
Lambsburg: $46,831
Laurel Fork: $46,884

Ivanhoe, VA $46,732

Lambsburg, VA $46,831

Laurel Fork, VA $46,884

Marion, VA $46,488

Max Meadows, VA $46,806

Meadowview, VA $46,069

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $46,443

Rocky Gap, VA $46,469

Ruther Glen, VA $49,018

Sealston, VA $50,286

Sharps, VA $48,802

Spotsylvania, VA $49,476

Sparta, VA $49,217

Stafford, VA $51,738

Stratford, VA $49,757

Tappahannock, VA $49,104

Thornburg, VA $49,638

Unionville, VA $48,833

Village, VA $49,043

Warsaw, VA $49,217

Weems, VA $48,251

Sandy Point, VA $49,281

White Stone, VA $48,117

Wicomico Church, VA $48,467

Woodford, VA $49,436

Zacata, VA $49,603

Winchester, VA $49,370

Bentonville, VA $48,947

Berryville, VA $50,082

Boyce, VA $50,173

Brucetown, VA $49,403

Chester Gap, VA $49,881

Clear Brook, VA $49,155

Cross Junction, VA $47,560

Fishers Hill, VA $48,244

Flint Hill, VA $49,611

Front Royal, VA $49,639

Gore, VA $47,826

Hume, VA $50,281

Huntly, VA $49,694

Strasburg, VA $48,056

Linden, VA $50,403

Markham, VA $50,392

Maurertown, VA $47,402

Middletown, VA $48,994

Millwood, VA $50,084

Rileyville, VA $48,399

Earlysville, VA $47,689

Esmont, VA $47,248

Faber, VA $47,039

Fishersville, VA $47,477

Free Union, VA $47,610

Gordonsville, VA $48,110

Greenwood, VA $47,419

Ivy, VA $47,709

Keene, VA $47,439

Keswick, VA $47,804

Locust Dale, VA $48,325

Lovingston, VA $46,534

Lyndhurst, VA $46,885

Montpelier Station, VA $48,121

Nellysford, VA $46,939

North Garden, VA $47,392

Orange, VA $48,592

Palmyra, VA $47,824

Piney River, VA $46,318

Quinque, VA $47,811

Roseland, VA $46,496

Ruckersville, VA $47,791

Schuyler, VA $47,082

Shipman, VA $46,527

Somerset, VA $48,123

Stanardsville, VA $47,652

Troy, VA $47,877

Tyro, VA $46,622

Waynesboro, VA $47,549

White Hall, VA $47,634

Woodberry Forest, VA $48,309

Achilles, VA $47,575

Amelia Court House, VA $48,458

Ark, VA $47,878

Arvonia, VA $47,453

Ashland, VA $48,930

Aylett, VA $48,953

Barhamsville, VA $48,248

Beaumont, VA $48,447

Beaverdam, VA $48,925

Bena, VA $47,562

Bohannon, VA $47,756

Bremo Bluff, VA $47,761

Bruington, VA $48,855

Bumpass, VA $48,852

Cardinal, VA $47,777

Cartersville, VA $48,156

Charles City, VA $48,550

Christchurch, VA $48,154

Church View, VA $48,265

Cobbs Creek, VA $47,910

Columbia, VA $48,031

Crozier, VA $48,770

Cumberland, VA $47,764

Deltaville, VA $47,950

Diggs, VA $47,775

Redwood, VA $46,495

Rich Creek, VA $46,653

Ridgeway, VA $46,978

Riner, VA $46,649

Ripplemead, VA $46,527

Rocky Mount, VA $46,537

Salem, VA $46,310

Sandy Level, VA $46,636

Shawsville, VA $46,452

Spencer, VA $46,967

Staffordsville, VA $46,733

Stanleytown, VA $47,055

Stuart, VA $46,954

Thaxton, VA $46,397

Troutville, VA $46,379

Union Hall, VA $46,545

Vesta, VA $46,895

Villamont, VA $46,374

Vinton, VA $46,287

Wirtz, VA $46,401

Woolwine, VA $46,862

Bristol, VA $45,145

Abingdon, VA $45,815

Andover, VA $45,678

Appalachia, VA $45,678

Bee, VA $46,242

Ben Hur, VA $45,868

Big Stone Gap, VA $45,271

Birchleaf, VA $46,288

Blackwater, VA $45,328

Castlewood, VA $45,460

Cleveland, VA $46,012

Clinchco, VA $46,248

Clintwood, VA $46,195

Coeburn, VA $45,755

Damascus, VA $46,174

Dante, VA $46,014

Davenport, VA $46,333

Dryden, VA $45,419

Duffield, VA $45,035

Dungannon, VA $45,199

East Stone Gap, VA $45,366

Ewing, VA $46,447

Fort Blackmore, VA $44,910

Gate City, VA $44,603

Haysi, VA $46,512

Hiltons, VA $44,708

Honaker, VA $46,269

Jonesville, VA $45,980

Keokee, VA $45,554

Lebanon, VA $45,833

Mc Clure, VA $46,023

Mendota, VA $45,159

Nickelsville, VA $44,970

Nora, VA $45,902

Norton, VA $45,727

Pennington Gap, VA $45,543

Pound, VA $45,916

Rosedale, VA $46,218

Rose Hill, VA $46,366

Saint Charles, VA $45,810

Saint Paul, VA $45,750

Weber City, VA $44,467

Whitetop, VA $46,354

Wise, VA $45,850

Pulaski, VA $46,852

Atkins, VA $46,456

Austinville, VA $46,832

Barren Springs, VA $46,872

Bastian, VA $46,463

Bland, VA $46,572

Broadford, VA $46,415

Cana, VA $46,903

Ceres, VA $46,419

Chilhowie, VA $46,403

Cripple Creek, VA $46,613

Crockett, VA $46,602

Draper, VA $46,813

Dugspur, VA $46,847

Elk Creek, VA $46,580

Emory, VA $46,272

Fancy Gap, VA $46,863

Fries, VA $46,736

Galax, VA $46,813

Glade Spring, VA $46,180

Rural Retreat, VA $46,543

Saltville, VA $46,423

Speedwell, VA $46,573

Sugar Grove, VA $46,468

Tannersville, VA $46,387

Troutdale, VA $46,435

Willis, VA $46,823

Woodlawn, VA $46,841

Wytheville, VA $46,710

Staunton, VA $47,491

Augusta Springs, VA $47,291

Bacova, VA $47,069

Blue Grass, VA $47,087

Brownsburg, VA $46,806

Buena Vista, VA $46,423

Churchville, VA $47,624

Clifton Forge, VA $46,910

Covington, VA $46,655

Craigsville, VA $47,296

Crimora, VA $47,673

Deerfield, VA $47,333

Doe Hill, VA $47,293

Fairfield, VA $46,737

Fort Defiance, VA $47,707

Glen Wilton, VA $46,731

Goshen, VA $47,092

Greenville, VA $47,063

Grottoes, VA $47,716

Head Waters, VA $47,371

Hot Springs, VA $46,937

Iron Gate, VA $46,990

Lexington, VA $46,819

Low Moor, VA $46,880

Mc Dowell, VA $47,311

Middlebrook, VA $47,075

Millboro, VA $47,111

Mint Spring, VA $47,311

Montebello, VA $46,646

Monterey, VA $47,175

Mount Sidney, VA $47,729

Mustoe, VA $47,253

New Hope, VA $47,701

Port Republic, VA $47,691

Raphine, VA $46,863

Rockbridge Baths, VA $46,909

Selma, VA $46,926

Steeles Tavern, VA $46,959

Stuarts Draft, VA $47,135

Swoope, VA $47,408

Verona, VA $47,729

Vesuvius, VA $46,541

Warm Springs, VA $47,083

West Augusta, VA $47,436

Weyers Cave, VA $47,740

Williamsville, VA $47,337

Lynchburg, VA $45,728

Altavista, VA $46,162

Alton, VA $47,170

Amherst, VA $46,039

Appomattox, VA $46,121

Bedford, VA $46,403

Big Island, VA $46,149

Blairs, VA $47,159

Brookneal, VA $46,344

Buffalo Junction, VA $47,320

Callands, VA $46,931

Chatham, VA $46,970

Clifford, VA $46,109

Clover, VA $47,055

Cluster Springs, VA $47,317

Coleman Falls, VA $45,917

Concord, VA $45,791

Crystal Hill, VA $46,983

Danville, VA $47,197

Hillsville, VA $46,903

Carson, VA $48,711

Hiwassee, VA $46,750

Independence, VA $46,587

Annandale, VA $55,431

Burke, VA $54,912

Dumfries, VA $53,304

Dunn Loring, VA $55,503

Fairfax, VA $54,673

Fairfax Station, VA $54,525

Falls Church, VA $55,551

Fort Belvoir, VA $54,879

Great Falls, VA $54,676

Greenway, VA $55,550

Lorton, VA $54,570

Merrifield, VA $55,375

Mc Lean, VA $55,545

West Mclean, VA $55,550

Mount Vernon, VA $55,085

Newington, VA $54,959

Dry Fork, VA $47,068

Brooke, VA $51,362

Evington, VA $45,982

Forest, VA $45,892

Gladstone, VA $46,161

Gladys, VA $46,162

Glasgow, VA $46,457

Goode, VA $46,044

Gretna, VA $46,635

Halifax, VA $47,157

Howardsville, VA $47,081

Hurt, VA $46,374

Java, VA $46,916

Ararat, VA $46,892

Axton, VA $47,037

Bassett, VA $47,003

Belspring, VA $46,759

Bent Mountain, VA $46,362

Blacksburg, VA $46,538

Blue Ridge, VA $46,346

Boones Mill, VA $46,329

Buchanan, VA $46,503

Callaway, VA $46,450

Christiansburg, VA $46,543

Cascade, VA $46,996

Catawba, VA $46,424

Check, VA $46,523

Claudville, VA $46,864

Cloverdale, VA $46,260

Collinsville, VA $47,159

Copper Hill, VA $46,461

Critz, VA $46,939

Daleville, VA $46,308

Dublin, VA $46,783

Eagle Rock, VA $46,637

Eggleston, VA $46,690

Elliston, VA $46,414

Ferrum, VA $46,710

Fieldale, VA $47,092

Fincastle, VA $46,452

Floyd, VA $46,714

Glade Hill, VA $46,506

Glen Lyn, VA $46,541

Goodview, VA $46,341

Hardy, VA $46,322

Henry, VA $46,780

Huddleston, VA $46,494

Keeling, VA $47,112

Chester, VA $48,940

Chesterfield, VA $48,910

Church Road, VA $48,749

Colonial Heights, VA $48,960

Courtland, VA $47,783

Dendron, VA $47,926

Dewitt, VA $48,593

Dinwiddie, VA $48,726

Disputanta, VA $48,766

Dolphin, VA $48,059

Drewryville, VA $47,679

Ebony, VA $47,350

Elberon, VA $47,729

Emporia, VA $47,786

Ford, VA $48,636

Franklin, VA $47,636

Freeman, VA $48,048

Gasburg, VA $47,452

Hopewell, VA $48,859

Ivor, VA $47,713

Jarratt, VA $48,199

Lawrenceville, VA $47,881

Mc Kenney, VA $48,466

Meredithville, VA $47,812

Newsoms, VA $47,479

Prince George, VA $48,905

Rawlings, VA $48,279

Sedley, VA $47,847

Skippers, VA $47,595

Spring Grove, VA $48,186

Stony Creek, VA $48,463

Surry, VA $47,612

Sussex, VA $48,354

Sutherland, VA $48,864

Valentines, VA $47,496

Wakefield, VA $47,908

Warfield, VA $48,318

Waverly, VA $48,285

White Plains, VA $47,470

Wilsons, VA $48,492

Yale, VA $48,158

Zuni, VA $47,694

Claremont, VA $48,250

Farmville, VA $47,346

Baskerville, VA $47,268

Indian Valley, VA $46,782

Mc Coy, VA $46,680

Martinsville, VA $47,081

Meadows Of Dan, VA $46,907

Moneta, VA $46,418

Montvale, VA $46,418

Narrows, VA $46,681

Newbern, VA $46,722

New Castle, VA $46,454

Newport, VA $46,560

New River, VA $46,851

Oriskany, VA $46,545

Paint Bank, VA $46,472

Parrott, VA $46,703

Patrick Springs, VA $46,993

Pearisburg, VA $46,727

Pembroke, VA $46,726

Penhook, VA $46,660

Pilot, VA $46,559

Pittsville, VA $46,637

Radford, VA $46,798

Long Island, VA $46,337

Lowry, VA $46,131

Lynch Station, VA $46,342

Madison Heights, VA $45,729

Monroe, VA $45,957

Naruna, VA $46,198

Nathalie, VA $46,756

Natural Bridge, VA $46,604

Natural Bridge Station, VA $46,403

Nelson, VA $47,389

Norwood, VA $46,338

Ringgold, VA $47,130

Rustburg, VA $45,834

Scottsburg, VA $47,221

Scottsville, VA $47,476

South Boston, VA $47,262

Spout Spring, VA $45,919

Sutherlin, VA $47,134

Sweet Briar, VA $45,864

Vernon Hill, VA $47,078

Virgilina, VA $47,277

Wingina, VA $46,613

Amonate, VA $46,509

Bandy, VA $46,407

Big Rock, VA $46,660

Bishop, VA $46,412

Bluefield, VA $46,555

Boissevain, VA $46,441

Breaks, VA $46,584

Burkes Garden, VA $46,459

Cedar Bluff, VA $46,528

Doran, VA $46,719

Falls Mills, VA $46,441

Grundy, VA $46,738

Horsepen, VA $46,430

Hurley, VA $46,498

Jewell Ridge, VA $46,528

Keen Mountain, VA $46,709

Mavisdale, VA $46,532

Maxie, VA $46,669

North Tazewell, VA $46,521

Oakwood, VA $46,735

Pilgrims Knob, VA $46,608

Pocahontas, VA $46,456

Pounding Mill, VA $46,593

Raven, VA $46,697

Red Ash, VA $46,740

Richlands, VA $46,713

Rowe, VA $46,549

Shortt Gap, VA $46,653

Swords Creek, VA $46,536

Tazewell, VA $46,447

Vansant, VA $46,537

Whitewood, VA $46,542

Wolford, VA $46,550

Boydton, VA $47,369

Bracey, VA $47,490

Brodnax, VA $47,674

Buckingham, VA $46,839

Burkeville, VA $47,564

Charlotte Court House, VA $46,882

Chase City, VA $47,125

Clarksville, VA $47,453

Crewe, VA $47,867

Cullen, VA $46,743

Dillwyn, VA $47,306

Drakes Branch, VA $47,120

Dundas, VA $47,821

Evergreen, VA $46,166

Fort Mitchell, VA $47,119

Green Bay, VA $47,301

Hampden Sydney, VA $47,417

Kenbridge, VA $47,565

Keysville, VA $47,115

La Crosse, VA $47,418

Lunenburg, VA $47,205

Meherrin, VA $47,210

Nottoway, VA $47,794

Pamplin, VA $46,586

Phenix, VA $46,376

Prospect, VA $46,879

Randolph, VA $46,959

Red House, VA $46,240

Red Oak, VA $47,186

Rice, VA $47,624

Saxe, VA $47,084

Skipwith, VA $47,219

South Hill, VA $47,400

Victoria, VA $47,371

Wylliesburg, VA $47,144

Roanoke, VA $46,227

Wachapreague, VA $48,000

Wardtown, VA $47,906

Wattsville, VA $48,044

Willis Wharf, VA $47,985

Windsor, VA $47,577

Withams, VA $48,007

Norfolk, VA $47,332

Newport News, VA $47,438

Fort Eustis, VA $47,457

Hampton, VA $47,468

Fort Monroe, VA $47,441

Poquoson, VA $47,452

Yorktown, VA $47,508

Lackey, VA $47,527

Seaford, VA $47,470

Portsmouth, VA $47,346

Fort Lee, VA $48,957

Petersburg, VA $48,957

Virginia State University, VA $48,957

Alberta, VA $47,990

Ammon, VA $48,633

Blackstone, VA $48,222

Boykins, VA $47,535

Branchville, VA $47,422

Capron, VA $47,769

Round Hill, VA $51,326

Catharpin, VA $53,249

Delaplane, VA $50,789

Ashburn, VA $53,469

Chantilly, VA $54,032

Gainesville, VA $52,816

Hamilton, VA $52,018

Lincoln, VA $51,967

Sterling, VA $54,120

Haymarket, VA $52,765

Herndon, VA $54,319

Leesburg, VA $52,629

Lovettsville, VA $51,463

Nokesville, VA $52,881

Upperville, VA $50,957

Warrenton, VA $51,142

Reston, VA $54,632

Waterford, VA $51,932

The Plains, VA $52,078

Doswell, VA $48,947

Dutton, VA $47,900

Fork Union, VA $47,908

Foster, VA $47,746

Glen Allen, VA $49,057

Gloucester, VA $47,849

Gloucester Point, VA $47,559

Goochland, VA $48,522

Grimstead, VA $47,866

Gum Spring, VA $48,522

Gwynn, VA $47,865

Hadensville, VA $48,446

Hallieford, VA $47,851

Hanover, VA $48,956

Hardyville, VA $47,993

Hartfield, VA $48,010

Hayes, VA $47,590

Henrico, VA $49,094

Hudgins, VA $47,828

Jamaica, VA $48,426

Jamestown, VA $47,699

Jetersville, VA $47,903

Kents Store, VA $48,016

King And Queen Court House, VA $48,499

King William, VA $48,750

Lanexa, VA $48,424

Lightfoot, VA $47,933

Little Plymouth, VA $48,438

Locust Hill, VA $48,154

Louisa, VA $48,514

Macon, VA $48,569

Maidens, VA $48,707

Manakin Sabot, VA $48,866

Mannboro, VA $48,549

Manquin, VA $48,893

Maryus, VA $47,566

Mascot, VA $48,296

Mathews, VA $47,774

Burgess, VA $48,602

Accomac, VA $47,962

Assawoman, VA $47,981

Atlantic, VA $48,045

Battery Park, VA $47,445

Belle Haven, VA $47,934

Birdsnest, VA $47,844

Bloxom, VA $48,035

Cape Charles, VA $47,778

Capeville, VA $47,788

Carrollton, VA $47,439

Carrsville, VA $47,656

Cheriton, VA $47,783

Chesapeake, VA $47,457

Chincoteague Island, VA $48,076

Wallops Island, VA $48,041

Craddockville, VA $47,941

Davis Wharf, VA $47,931

Eastville, VA $47,801

Exmore, VA $47,913

Franktown, VA $47,860

Greenbackville, VA $48,185

Greenbush, VA $48,047

Hacksneck, VA $47,914

Hallwood, VA $48,022

Harborton, VA $48,032

Horntown, VA $48,104

Oak Hall, VA $48,005

Isle Of Wight, VA $47,546

Jamesville, VA $47,887

Jenkins Bridge, VA $48,030

Keller, VA $47,972

Locustville, VA $47,970

Machipongo, VA $47,836

Mappsville, VA $48,012

Marionville, VA $47,836

Mears, VA $47,987

Melfa, VA $47,978

Modest Town, VA $48,102

Nassawadox, VA $47,885

Nelsonia, VA $48,106

New Church, VA $48,088

Onancock, VA $48,019

Onley, VA $47,966

Oyster, VA $47,794

Painter, VA $47,943

Parksley, VA $48,045

Pungoteague, VA $47,963

Quinby, VA $47,837

Rescue, VA $47,442

Sanford, VA $48,096

Saxis, VA $48,104

Seaview, VA $47,784

Smithfield, VA $47,494

Suffolk, VA $47,472

Tangier, VA $48,223

Tasley, VA $48,069

Temperanceville, VA $48,022

Townsend, VA $47,793

Virginia Beach, VA $48,089

Dulles, VA $54,647

Aldie, VA $52,922

Amissville, VA $50,347

Arcola, VA $53,452

Manassas, VA $53,540

Marshall, VA $51,086

Middleburg, VA $52,025

Catlett, VA $52,269

Centreville, VA $53,756

Clifton, VA $54,209

Orlean, VA $50,626

Paeonian Springs, VA $52,267

Paris, VA $50,626

Philomont, VA $51,871

Purcellville, VA $51,486

Bluemont, VA $50,798

Bristow, VA $53,125

Broad Run, VA $52,180

Calverton, VA $52,061

Casanova, VA $52,148

Rectortown, VA $51,023

Mechanicsville, VA $48,995

Midlothian, VA $48,920

Millers Tavern, VA $48,989

Mineral, VA $48,813

Moon, VA $47,795

Moseley, VA $48,757

New Canton, VA $47,701

New Kent, VA $48,727

New Point, VA $47,675

Newtown, VA $49,139

Norge, VA $48,004

North, VA $47,837

Oilville, VA $48,769

Onemo, VA $47,735

Ordinary, VA $47,631

Port Haywood, VA $47,667

Powhatan, VA $48,608

Providence Forge, VA $48,643

Quinton, VA $48,892

Rockville, VA $48,824

Ruthville, VA $48,542

Saint Stephens Church, VA $48,983

Saluda, VA $48,173

Sandston, VA $49,006

Sandy Hook, VA $48,512

Schley, VA $47,744

Severn, VA $47,591

Shacklefords, VA $48,198

State Farm, VA $48,730

Stevensville, VA $48,614

Studley, VA $48,991

Susan, VA $47,687

Toano, VA $48,154

Topping, VA $48,111

Trevilians, VA $48,483

Richmond, VA $49,107

Urbanna, VA $48,340

Wake, VA $48,038

Walkerton, VA $48,683

Ware Neck, VA $47,763

Water View, VA $48,330

West Point, VA $48,496

White Marsh, VA $47,684

Wicomico, VA $47,599

Williamsburg, VA $47,682

Woods Cross Roads, VA $47,855

Montpelier, VA $48,751

Oakton, VA $54,800

Occoquan, VA $54,396

Quantico, VA $52,588

Springfield, VA $55,288

Triangle, VA $52,969

Vienna, VA $55,287

Woodbridge, VA $54,003

Arlington, VA $55,566

Fort Myer, VA $55,567

Mattaponi, VA $48,315

Dhs, VA $55,566

Fort Valley, VA $48,039

Star Tannery, VA $47,569

Stephens City, VA $49,388

Stephenson, VA $49,421

Toms Brook, VA $48,012

White Post, VA $49,813

Woodstock, VA $47,616

Culpeper, VA $49,188

Aroda, VA $47,983

Banco, VA $48,146

Bealeton, VA $50,924

Boston, VA $49,058

Brandy Station, VA $50,050

Brightwood, VA $48,391

Castleton, VA $49,597

Elkwood, VA $49,985

Etlan, VA $48,279

Goldvein, VA $51,149

Graves Mill, VA $47,918

Haywood, VA $48,378

Hood, VA $47,616

Jeffersonton, VA $50,608

Leon, VA $48,595

Lignum, VA $49,696

Madison, VA $47,914

Midland, VA $51,431

Mitchells, VA $48,796

Oakpark, VA $48,218

Pratts, VA $47,908

Radiant, VA $48,086

Rapidan, VA $48,520

Remington, VA $50,520

Reva, VA $48,648

Richardsville, VA $50,111

Rixeyville, VA $49,981

Rochelle, VA $47,894

Somerville, VA $51,530

Sperryville, VA $48,601

Stevensburg, VA $49,795

Sumerduck, VA $50,533

Syria, VA $47,733

Viewtown, VA $50,014

Washington, VA $49,454

Wolftown, VA $47,620

Woodville, VA $49,081

Harrisonburg, VA $47,814

Basye, VA $47,432

Bergton, VA $47,285

Bridgewater, VA $47,724

Broadway, VA $47,577

Criders, VA $47,370

Dayton, VA $47,561

Edinburg, VA $47,513

Elkton, VA $47,656

Alexandria, VA $55,560

Fredericksburg, VA $50,341

Bowling Green, VA $49,364

Burr Hill, VA $49,371

Callao, VA $49,086

Caret, VA $49,672

Center Cross, VA $48,827

Champlain, VA $49,558

Coles Point, VA $49,744

Colonial Beach, VA $50,024

Corbin, VA $49,714

Dahlgren, VA $51,664

Dogue, VA $49,990

Dunnsville, VA $49,002

Edwardsville, VA $48,665

Farnham, VA $48,809

Garrisonville, VA $52,088

Hague, VA $49,384

Hartwood, VA $50,487

Haynesville, VA $49,343

Heathsville, VA $48,620

Hustle, VA $49,588

Irvington, VA $48,230

Jersey, VA $50,059

Kilmarnock, VA $48,271

King George, VA $50,840

Kinsale, VA $49,289

Ladysmith, VA $49,079

Lancaster, VA $48,389

Laneview, VA $48,507

Lively, VA $48,434

Locust Grove, VA $49,385

Loretto, VA $49,597

Lottsburg, VA $48,995

Merry Point, VA $48,313

Milford, VA $49,183

Mollusk, VA $48,331

Montross, VA $49,707

Morattico, VA $48,582

Mount Holly, VA $49,542

Ninde, VA $50,953

Nuttsville, VA $48,534

Oldhams, VA $49,249

Ophelia, VA $48,628

Partlow, VA $49,505

Port Royal, VA $49,584

Rappahannock Academy, VA $49,594

Reedville, VA $48,591

Rhoadesville, VA $48,919

Rollins Fork, VA $50,021

Fulks Run, VA $47,459

Hinton, VA $47,415

Keezletown, VA $47,646

Lacey Spring, VA $47,669

Linville, VA $47,645

Luray, VA $47,798

Mc Gaheysville, VA $47,701

Mount Crawford, VA $47,702

Mount Jackson, VA $47,546

Mount Solon, VA $47,553

New Market, VA $47,656

Orkney Springs, VA $47,444

Penn Laird, VA $47,722

Quicksburg, VA $47,594

Pleasant Valley, VA $47,696

Shenandoah, VA $47,673

Singers Glen, VA $47,642

Stanley, VA $47,677

Timberville, VA $47,664

Charlottesville, VA $47,750

Afton, VA $47,221

Arrington, VA $46,282

Barboursville, VA $47,935

Batesville, VA $47,636

Covesville, VA $47,225

Crozet, VA $47,659

Dyke, VA $47,635

Ruby, VA $51,839

(Payroll) Compensation Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For (Payroll) Compensation Specialist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 10% above the average. In contrast, (Payroll) Compensation Specialist positions in Transportation or Telecom typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view (Payroll) Compensation Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a (Payroll) Compensation Specialist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$55,896	$27.0	10%
Biotechnology	$55,896	$27.0	10%
Business Services	$55,896	$27.0	10%
Chemicals	$55,896	$27.0	10%
Construction	$55,896	$27.0	10%

(Payroll) Compensation Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a (Payroll) Compensation Specialist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$46,052

Average $50,814/year

$56,510

$3,838

Average $4,235/month

$4,709

$886

Average $977/week

$1,087

$22

Average $24/hour

$27

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$56,510	$4,709	$1,087	$27
Average	$50,814	$4,235	$977	$24
25th Percentile	$46,052	$3,838	$886	$22

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