50% of professionals earn between $48,938 - $75,325 USD
The median salary is $65,000
The average salary for a Payroll Specialist in United States is USD 65,000 - USD 75,325 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 70,163 per year, based on 13,737 active job listings.
The cities with the most Payroll Specialist job opportunities in United States are New York, Houston, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Chicago. New York leads with 452 job openings.
Leading employers for Payroll Specialist roles in United States include Michael Page, NFA Technologies, Wonder, beBee Premium, Guardian Life Insurance.
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