How much does a Payroll Operations Director make in Wisconsin? The average Payroll Operations Director salary in Wisconsin is $155,500 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $136,600 and $175,000. 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 $119,393 WI March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Payroll Operations Director Salary $136,600 WI March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Payroll Operations Director Salary $155,500 WI March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Payroll Operations Director Salary $175,000 WI March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Payroll Operations Director Salary $192,754 WI March 26, 2024
25% $136,600 10% $119,393 90% $192,754 75% $175,000 $155,500 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 Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Abbotsford, WI Avg. Salary $146,818 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Abrams, WI Avg. Salary $149,650 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adams, WI Avg. Salary $153,742 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adell, WI Avg. Salary $155,158 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Afton, WI Avg. Salary $153,269 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albany, WI Avg. Salary $153,269 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Algoma, WI Avg. Salary $148,863 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Allenton, WI Avg. Salary $155,158 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alma, WI Avg. Salary $156,259 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alma Center, WI Avg. Salary $146,818 Date Updated March 26, 2024
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