Payroll Specialist salary in Santa Cruz Watsonville, CA

How much does a Payroll Specialist make in Santa Cruz Watsonville, CA?

Median base salary

Government data

$68,380

Median $68,380
Low $39,110High $88,480

Based on 120 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile
$39,110
25th percentile
$56,970
75th percentile
$75,360
90th percentile
$88,480

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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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