Payroll Specialist salary in the United States

How much does a Payroll Specialist make in the United States?

Median base salary

Government data

$58,260

Median $58,260
Low $39,500High $81,350

Based on 153,140 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in United States (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile
$39,500
25th percentile
$47,990
75th percentile
$69,600
90th percentile
$81,350

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (public domain). Occupation taxonomy: O*NET (CC BY 4.0), U.S. Department of Labor/ETA.

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