Certified Payroll Specialist Salary in Raleigh, North Carolina

Certified Payroll Specialist Salary in Raleigh, NC

How much does a Certified Payroll Specialist make in Raleigh, NC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Certified Payroll Specialist in Raleigh, NC is $86,462. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $79,345 to $95,546, with most professionals earning between $72,865 and $103,817.

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10th Percentile Certified Payroll Specialist Salary $72,865 Raleigh,NC April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Certified Payroll Specialist Salary $79,345 Raleigh,NC April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Certified Payroll Specialist Salary $86,462 Raleigh,NC April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Certified Payroll Specialist Salary $95,546 Raleigh,NC April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Certified Payroll Specialist Salary $103,817 Raleigh,NC April 01, 2025
25% $79,345 10% $72,865 90% $103,817 75% $95,546 $86,462 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. Down a level:

    Payroll Administrator III

    4 - 7 years experience
    Associate's Degree

  2. This Job:

    Certified Payroll Specialist

    7 + years experience
    Associate's Degree

  3. Up a level:

    Payroll Team Lead

    3 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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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 Certified Payroll Specialist in Raleigh, NC. The base salary for Certified Payroll Specialist ranges from $79,345 to $95,546 with the average base salary of $86,462. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $79,345 to $95,546 with the average total cash compensation of $86,462.

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About Raleigh, North Carolina    According to the United States Census Bureau, Raleigh occupies a total area of 144.0 square miles (373.0 km2), of which 142 square miles (369 km2) is ....More

Raleigh, North Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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