As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Payroll Associate I in India is ₹ 3,52,160, with an hourly rate of ₹ 169, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from ₹ 2,79,150 to ₹ 4,23,030, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   ₹ 2,79,150
50TH(Median)   ₹ 3,52,160
75TH   ₹ 4,23,030
Payroll Associate I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Payroll Associate I Salary ₹ 2,79,150 India April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Payroll Associate I Salary ₹ 3,52,160 India April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Payroll Associate I Salary ₹ 4,23,030 India April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Payroll Associate I Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Payroll Associate I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Payroll Associate I is about ₹ 3,52,160 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of ₹ 169, a monthly salary of about ₹ 29,347, and a weekly pay of around ₹ 6,772. Click the switch button below to see more details about Payroll Associate I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Payroll Associate Is Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Payroll Associate I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn ₹ 26,901 - ₹ 28,117, while Intermediate make ₹ 27,312 - ₹ 28,614, Senior earn ₹ 27,629 - ₹ 28,996, Specialist earn ₹ 27,692 - ₹ 29,111, Expert can reach ₹ 27,787 - ₹ 29,187 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Payroll Associate I ₹ 27,692
Intermediate Level Payroll Associate I ₹ 28,117
Senior Level Payroll Associate I ₹ 28,500
Specialist Level Payroll Associate I ₹ 28,614
Expert Level Payroll Associate I ₹ 28,691
₹ 27,692 0 yr
₹ 28,117 < 2 yrs
₹ 28,500 2-4 yrs
₹ 28,614 5-8 yrs
₹ 28,691 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 92%
Intermediate Level 92%
Senior Level 92%
Specialist Level 92%
Expert Level 92%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in India for Payroll Associate I?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in India for Payroll Associate I are Mumbai, Kanpur, and Jaipur. In Mumbai, the average salary is ₹ 3,81,650 per year, while Kanpur offers ₹ 3,28,922, and Jaipur pays around ₹ 3,19,776 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Payroll Associate II or Payroll Associate I?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Payroll Associate II makes more than a Payroll Associate I. A Payroll Associate II earns an average annual salary of ₹ 4,13,598. And a Payroll Associate I earns an average annual salary of ₹ 3,52,160.

Job Title Salary Range in INR
Payroll Associate II
₹ 2,56,224
₹ 5,54,842
Payroll Administrator II
₹ 4,74,731
₹ 11,14,827
Payroll Clerk, Sr.
₹ 2,54,724
₹ 5,51,593
Payroll Accounting Administrator Intermediate
₹ 4,78,144
₹ 11,22,842
Traffic Operations Support Associate I
₹ 2,17,683
₹ 5,79,369