50% of professionals earn between $55,000 - $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 29,711 active job listings.
The cities with the most Payroll Specialist job opportunities in United States are New York, Houston, Atlanta, Chicago, Phoenix. New York leads with 973 job openings.
Leading employers for Payroll Specialist roles in United States include Leeds Professional Resources, Rollins, Tractor Central, GBS Corp, Livewire.
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