Payroll Accountant Salary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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How much does a Payroll Accountant make in Philadelphia, PA? The average Payroll Accountant salary in Philadelphia, PA is $67,643 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $61,811 and $74,234. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Payroll Accountant in Philadelphia, PA. The base salary for Payroll Accountant ranges from $61,811 to $74,234 with the average base salary of $67,643. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $62,944 to $76,803 with the average total cash compensation of $69,346.

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About Philadelphia, Pennsylvania    Philadelphia, sometimes known colloquially as Philly, is the largest city in the U.S. state and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the sixth-most popul....More

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania  area prices were up 1.0% from a year ago

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