How much does an Assistant Payroll Manager make in Boston, MA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Assistant Payroll Manager in Boston, MA is $136,541. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $120,639 to $154,449, with most professionals earning between $106,161 and $170,752.

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Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Assistant Payroll Manager in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Assistant Payroll Manager in Boston, MA. The base salary for Assistant Payroll Manager ranges from $120,639 to $154,449 with the average base salary of $136,541. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $127,985 to $169,620 with the average total cash compensation of $146,999.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $136,541 $120,639 - $154,449
Bonus $10,458 $7,346 - $15,171
Total Pay $146,999 $127,985 - $169,620
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Revere, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $120,639 - $154,449 COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Brookline, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $120,639 - $154,449 COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Malden, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $120,639 - $154,449 COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Somerville, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $120,639 - $154,449 COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Quincy, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $120,639 - $154,449 COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Arlington, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $120,639 - $154,449 COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Assistant Manager Payroll Department LOCATION Boston, MA MINIMUM SALARY $100,190 MAXIMUM SALARY $121,187
JOB TITLE Assistant Manager -Payroll Operation LOCATION Boston, MA MINIMUM SALARY $100,190 MAXIMUM SALARY $121,187
JOB TITLE Payroll Manager LOCATION Boston, MA MINIMUM SALARY $111,742 MAXIMUM SALARY $135,160
JOB TITLE Payroll Assistant LOCATION Boston, MA MINIMUM SALARY $42,322 MAXIMUM SALARY $51,230
JOB TITLE Payroll Supervisor LOCATION Boston, MA MINIMUM SALARY $94,354 MAXIMUM SALARY $115,560
JOB TITLE Payroll Administrative Assistant LOCATION Boston, MA MINIMUM SALARY $71,951 MAXIMUM SALARY $89,282
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