Payroll Specialist salary in San Francisco Oakland Fremont, CA

How much does a Payroll Specialist make in San Francisco Oakland Fremont, CA?

Median base salary

Government data

$80,510

Median $80,510
Low $54,100High $106,350

Based on 2,260 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile
$54,100
25th percentile
$66,480
75th percentile
$95,050
90th percentile
$106,350

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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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