Certified Payroll Specialist Salary in the United States

Certified Payroll Specialist Salary

How much does a Certified Payroll Specialist make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Certified Payroll Specialist in the United States is $88,074. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $80,824 to $97,327, with most professionals earning between $74,224 and $105,752.

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10th Percentile Certified Payroll Specialist Salary $74,224 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Certified Payroll Specialist Salary $80,824 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Certified Payroll Specialist Salary $88,074 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Certified Payroll Specialist Salary $97,327 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Certified Payroll Specialist Salary $105,752 US April 01, 2025
25% $80,824 10% $74,224 90% $105,752 75% $97,327 $88,074 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Payroll Administrator III

    4 - 7 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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    Certified Payroll Specialist

    7 + years experience
    Associate's Degree

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    Payroll Team Lead

    3 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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