As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Certified Payroll Specialist in California is $97,146. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $89,149 to $107,352, with most professionals earning between $81,869 and $116,645.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Certified Payroll Specialist Salary | $81,869 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Certified Payroll Specialist Salary | $89,149 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Certified Payroll Specialist Salary | $97,146 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Certified Payroll Specialist Salary | $107,352 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Certified Payroll Specialist Salary | $116,645 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
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| Location | Avg. Salary | Date Updated |
|---|---|---|
| Location Coachella, CA | Avg. Salary $99,410 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Acampo, CA | Avg. Salary $101,459 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Acton, CA | Avg. Salary $104,429 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Adelanto, CA | Avg. Salary $99,334 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Adin, CA | Avg. Salary $97,028 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Agoura Hills, CA | Avg. Salary $103,063 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Aguanga, CA | Avg. Salary $99,543 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Ahwahnee, CA | Avg. Salary $94,504 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Alameda, CA | Avg. Salary $115,872 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Alamo, CA | Avg. Salary $115,607 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
4 - 7 years experience
Associate's Degree
7 + years experience
Associate's Degree
3 + years experience
Bachelor's Degree
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