As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Payroll Manager in India is ₹ 16,58,205, with an hourly rate of ₹ 797, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from ₹ 12,10,245 to ₹ 21,23,942, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   ₹ 12,10,245
50TH(Median)   ₹ 16,58,205
75TH   ₹ 21,23,942
Payroll Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Payroll Manager Salary ₹ 12,10,245 India April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Payroll Manager Salary ₹ 16,58,205 India April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Payroll Manager Salary ₹ 21,23,942 India April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Payroll Manager salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Payroll Manager is about ₹ 16,58,205 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of ₹ 797, a monthly salary of about ₹ 1,38,184, and a weekly pay of around ₹ 31,889. Click the switch button below to see more details about Payroll Manager hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Payroll Managers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Payroll Manager's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn ₹ 54,519 - ₹ 58,477, while Intermediate make ₹ 54,815 - ₹ 58,675, Senior earn ₹ 55,607 - ₹ 59,467, Specialist earn ₹ 56,399 - ₹ 60,251, Expert can reach ₹ 57,983 - ₹ 62,010 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Payroll Manager ₹ 57,191
Intermediate Level Payroll Manager ₹ 57,488
Senior Level Payroll Manager ₹ 58,180
Specialist Level Payroll Manager ₹ 58,972
Expert Level Payroll Manager ₹ 60,486
₹ 57,191 0 yr
₹ 57,488 < 2 yrs
₹ 58,180 2-4 yrs
₹ 58,972 5-8 yrs
₹ 60,486 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 97%
Intermediate Level 97%
Senior Level 96%
Specialist Level 96%
Expert Level 96%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in India for Payroll Manager?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in India for Payroll Manager are Mumbai, Kanpur, and Jaipur. In Mumbai, the average salary is ₹ 17,97,065 per year, while Kanpur offers ₹ 15,48,783, and Jaipur pays around ₹ 15,05,722 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Payroll Administrator II or Payroll Manager?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Payroll Administrator II makes less than a Payroll Manager. A Payroll Administrator II earns an average annual salary of ₹ 7,39,226. And a Payroll Manager earns an average annual salary of ₹ 16,58,205.

Job Title Salary Range in INR
Payroll Administrator II
₹ 4,74,731
₹ 11,14,827
Payroll Clerk, Sr.
₹ 2,54,724
₹ 5,51,593
Payroll Associate II
₹ 2,56,224
₹ 5,54,842
Senior Payroll Clerk
₹ 2,56,234
₹ 5,54,864
Payroll Accounting Administrator Intermediate
₹ 4,78,144
₹ 11,22,842

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