50% of professionals earn between $57,000 - $80,000 USD
The median salary is $68,000
The average salary for a Payroll Specialist in United States is USD 68,000 - USD 80,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 74,000 per year, based on 57,085 active job listings.
The cities with the most Payroll Specialist job opportunities in United States are Brooklyn, New York, Houston, Chicago, Phoenix. Brooklyn leads with 1,910 job openings.
Explore 57,085 Payroll Specialist job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.
