Payroll administrator jobs in the United States

Find payroll administrator jobs across the United States. Choose a place, compare current openings and read the employer’s requirements.

Hiring at a glance

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1,724
Employers
1,111

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / hour
$26.75Across 483 listings
Average starting payUSD / year
$65,393Across 224 listings
Average starting payUSD / month
$4,859Across 11 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote
4%61 listings
Hybrid
2%41 listings
On-site
8%140 listings

Not specified: 86% (1,482 listings)

Employers hiring include Robert Half (152), JLM Strategic Talent Partners (40), lhh (35).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

Payroll administrator jobs in the United States

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  • Payroll Specialist

    Robert Half

    Otsego, MN

    • $32 to $38 USD / hour

    We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for an organization based in Otsego, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position is…

  • Sr. Payroll Specialist

    Robert Half

    Cranbury, NJ

    • $98,000 to $120,000 USD / year

    This role is highly hands-on and responsible for the full end-to-end payroll process, managing accurate and compliant multi-state payroll from data entry through reconciliation, reporting,…

  • Payroll Specialist || Tampa, FL || Onsite

    INFO ORIGIN INC

    Tampa, FL

    We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to manage accurate and timely bi-weekly payroll processing. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience handling payroll adjustments,…

  • Senior Payroll Administrator

    Leonardo DRS, Inc.

    Bridgeton, MO

    • $60,045 to $78,058 USD / year

    Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a full time Senior Payroll Administrator. This position is based out of our Bridgeton, MO facility and will have the option to work an in person or…

  • Payroll Specialist

    Acrisure, LLC

    NAPERVILLE, IL · SCHAUMBURG, IL · GRAND RAPIDS, MI

    …customized solutions across a range of insurance, reinsurance, payroll, benefits, cybersecurity, mortgage services – and…

  • Payroll Specialist - Ann Arbor Area

    The Pivot Group Network

    Ann Arbor · Ann Arbor, MI

    Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for excelling as a payroll specialist? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to building…

  • Payroll Specialist I

    Insperity Support Services, L.P.

    Kennesaw, GA

  • Accounting & Payroll Specialist

    PrincePerelson & Associates

    Salt Lake City, UT

    • $75,000 to $90,000 USD / year

    Are you an experienced accounting and payroll professional looking for your next career move? We’re seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Accounting & Payroll Specialist to manage…

  • Payroll specialist

    lhh

    Durham, NC

    • $75,000 to $85,000 USD / year

    We are seeking an experienced Payroll Accountant to join our Accounting and Finance team. This position will be responsible for processing and reconciling payroll, preparing payroll-related…

  • Payroll Specialist

    Saia

    Johns Creek, GA

    • $21.75 to $25.1 USD / hour
  • Senior Payroll Specialist

    WGI

    West Palm Beach, FL

    We are currently seeking a seasoned Senior Payroll Specialist with 5+ years of experience to perform and shape the new function within our Accounting/Finance Division to work in our West…

  • Payroll Specialist - Escanaba Area

    The Pivot Group Network

    Escanaba · Escanaba, MI

    Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for excelling as a payroll specialist? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to…

  • Payroll Administrator

    The Raymond Corporation

    Chalfont, PA

    The Payroll Administrator plays an important role in ensuring our employees are paid accurately and on time. This position is responsible for

  • Payroll Administrator

    Express Employment Professionals

    Glen Carbon, IL

    • $22 USD / hour
  • Payroll Specialist, Business Services

    Banta Unified School District

    Tracy, CA

    • $37.33 to $48.7 USD / hour

    Under the direction of the Fiscal Manager, performs specialized payroll functions for certificated and classified employees. Responsible for accurate and timely payroll processing, payroll…

  • Payroll Specialist

    Padmore Global Connections LLC

    Tampa · Tampa, FL

    Title/Role: FL-HART-Payroll Specialist (814972)

  • Payroll specialist

    PeopleShare by PROMAN

    Philadelphia, PA

    • $25 USD / hour

    PeopleShare is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist for a 6-month contract opportunity. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while…

  • Payroll Specialist

    County of Colusa

    Colusa, CA

    • $28.76 to $47.2 USD / hour
  • Payroll Specialist Accountant

    Marriott

    West Hollywood, CA

    • $34 to $35 USD / hour
  • Payroll Specialist (Contract)

    Vaco LLC

    Los Angeles, CA

    Vaco Los Angeles is working with a client who is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join their team in Long Beach, CA. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of payroll processing experience and is…

  • Payroll Specialist

    Robert Half

    Las Vegas, NV

    • $60,000 to $75,000 USD / year

    We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a construction company in Las Vegas, Nevada. This position focuses on managing union payroll with accuracy, maintaining compliance across…

  • Payroll Specialist

    Robert Half

    Iowa City, IA

    • $23 to $26 USD / hour

    Are you a payroll professional who enjoys working with numbers, ensuring accuracy, and meeting critical deadlines? We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist for a contract…

  • Payroll Specialist

    Express Employment Professionals

    Chico, CA

    • $21 to $23 USD / hour

    Express Employment is hiring for a Payroll Specialist. This position requires 5 years of current experience.

  • Payroll Specialist

    Dhaka Technologies Limited Company

    Tampa, FL

    Dhaka Technologies Limited Company (DTLC) is hiring a Payroll Specialist on behalf of the Hillsborough Transit Authority (HART) in Tampa, Florida.

  • Payroll Specialist

    WSI Standard

    Appleton, WI

    Join a team where your work makes a difference each week. As our Payroll Specialist, you’ll help support payroll for more than 800 team members across multiple companies, bringing accuracy,…