50% of professionals earn between $60,000 - $85,000 USD
The median salary is $70,000
The average salary for a Payroll Specialist in United States is USD 70,000 - USD 85,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 77,500 per year, based on 91,608 active job listings.
The cities with the most Payroll Specialist job opportunities in United States are New York, Brooklyn, Houston, Chicago, Phoenix. New York leads with 2,822 job openings.
Explore 91,608 Payroll Specialist job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.
