50% of professionals earn between $58,000 - $80,000 CAD
The median salary is $69,725
The average salary for a Payroll Specialist in Canada is CAD 69,639 - CAD 95,347 per year in 2026. The median salary is CAD 79,863 per year, based on 1,567 active job listings.
The cities with the most Payroll Specialist job opportunities in Canada are Toronto, Montréal, Calgary, Mississauga, Vancouver. Toronto leads with 202 job openings.
Leading employers for Payroll Specialist roles in Canada include ABL Direct, ADP, Ainsworth Inc, BCAA, Bilingual Source.
Explore 1,567 Payroll Specialist job listings in Canada on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.