What are the main factors that influence a Payroll Accounting Administrator Intermediate's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Payroll Accounting Administrator Intermediate's salary?

A Payroll Accounting Administrator Intermediate's salary grows with experience: a Payroll Accounting Administrator Entry (0-2 years)earns $67,659, a Payroll Accounting Administrator Intermediate (2-4 years)earns $79,209, a Payroll Accounting Administrator Senior (4-7 years)earns $91,641, a Payroll Accounting Administrator Expert (7+ years)earns $111,256, a Payroll Operations Assistant Supervisor (7+ years)earns $96,298,

How much do different types of Payroll Accounting Administrator Intermediate roles make?

Salaries for Payroll Accounting Administrator Intermediate level roles vary by specialization: Payroll Accounting Manager: $115,535; Payroll Accounting Administrator Expert: $102,800; Payroll Administrator IV: $102,777; Accounting/Payroll Administrator: $86,289; Payroll Accounting Administrator Senior: $84,700.

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Q: What industry pays the highest salary for Payroll Accounting Administrator Intermediate?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Payroll Accounting Administrator Intermediate roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

Q: What are the highest paying states for a Payroll Accounting Administrator Intermediate?

Payroll Accounting Administrator Intermediate salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Payroll Accounting Administrator Intermediate roles are District of Columbia $81,100, California $80,800, Massachusetts $79,700. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much does a Payroll Accounting Administrator Intermediate make in Alaska?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Payroll Accounting Administrator Intermediate in Alaska is $79,300 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

However, a Payroll Accounting Administrator Intermediate's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $93,055
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $72,100 to $86,500
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $65,545

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,500	$7,208	$1,663	$42
Average	$79,300	$6,608	$1,525	$38
25th Percentile	$72,100	$6,008	$1,387	$35

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Key Factors That Influence Payroll Accounting Administrator Intermediate Salaries

A Payroll Accounting Administrator Intermediate's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Payroll Accounting Administrator Intermediate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Payroll Accounting Administrator Intermediate's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Payroll Accounting Administrator Entry (0-2 years): $67,659
Payroll Accounting Administrator Intermediate (2-4 years): $79,209
Payroll Accounting Administrator Senior (4-7 years): $91,641
Payroll Accounting Administrator Expert (7+ years): $111,256
Payroll Operations Assistant Supervisor (7+ years): $96,298

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Payroll Accounting Administrator Entry	0-2 years	$67,659
Payroll Accounting Administrator Intermediate	2-4 years	$79,209
Payroll Accounting Administrator Senior	4-7 years	$91,641
Payroll Accounting Administrator Expert	7+ years	$111,256
Payroll Operations Assistant Supervisor	7+ years	$96,298

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How Do Payroll Accounting Administrator Intermediate Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Payroll Accounting Administrator Intermediates. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $81,100.
California: $80,800.
Massachusetts: $79,700.

District of Columbia $81,100 California $80,800 Massachusetts $79,700 Washington $79,400 New Jersey $79,400 Alaska $79,300 Connecticut $78,200 New York $77,800

Hawaii $76,500 Rhode Island $75,900 Maryland $75,500 Minnesota $74,900 Colorado $74,700 Illinois $74,600 Oregon $74,400 Delaware $74,200

New Hampshire $74,000 Virginia $73,700 Pennsylvania $72,900 Nevada $72,500 North Dakota $72,300 Michigan $72,100 Wisconsin $72,000 Vermont $71,900

Maine $71,400 Texas $71,400 Arizona $71,300 Ohio $71,300 Georgia $70,600 Indiana $70,300 Wyoming $70,200 Utah $70,100

Iowa $70,100 Kansas $69,700 Missouri $69,600 Louisiana $69,600 North Carolina $69,600 Florida $69,300 Montana $69,100 Nebraska $69,000

Kentucky $68,900 South Carolina $68,600 Tennessee $68,400 Idaho $68,400 New Mexico $67,800 Oklahoma $67,700 Alabama $67,300 South Dakota $66,500

Arkansas $66,200 West Virginia $65,900 Mississippi $65,300

Top Paying Cities for Payroll Accounting Administrator Intermediates

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Anchorage: $80,000
Jber: $80,000
Indian: $79,700

Anchorage, AK $80,000 Jber, AK $80,000 Indian, AK $79,700 Kongiganak, AK $78,800 Adak, AK $78,700 Atka, AK $78,700 Chignik Lake, AK $78,700 Port Heiden, AK $78,600

Port Lions, AK $78,800 Akiachak, AK $78,800 Akiak, AK $78,800 Akutan, AK $78,800 Alakanuk, AK $78,700 Aleknagik, AK $78,700 Anchor Point, AK $78,700 Aniak, AK $78,500

Anvik, AK $78,700 Bethel, AK $78,800 Chefornak, AK $78,800 Chevak, AK $78,600 Chignik, AK $78,700 Chignik Lagoon, AK $78,700 Chitina, AK $78,500 Chugiak, AK $79,500

Clam Gulch, AK $78,600 Clarks Point, AK $78,700 Cold Bay, AK $78,600 Cooper Landing, AK $78,600 Copper Center, AK $78,500 Cordova, AK $78,600 Crooked Creek, AK $78,600 Dillingham, AK $78,500

Eagle River, AK $79,800 Eek, AK $78,900 Egegik, AK $78,600 Ekwok, AK $78,700 Emmonak, AK $78,700 False Pass, AK $78,700 Marshall, AK $78,800 Gakona, AK $78,600

Girdwood, AK $78,600 Glennallen, AK $78,500 Goodnews Bay, AK $78,600 Grayling, AK $78,700 Saint George Island, AK $78,600 Holy Cross, AK $78,700 Homer, AK $78,700 Hooper Bay, AK $78,800

Hope, AK $79,600 Iliamna, AK $78,700 Kalskag, AK $78,800 Karluk, AK $78,600 Kasigluk, AK $78,800 Kasilof, AK $78,700 Kenai, AK $78,700 King Cove, AK $78,700

King Salmon, AK $78,600 Kipnuk, AK $78,800 Kodiak, AK $78,700 Kotlik, AK $78,800 Kwethluk, AK $78,800 Kwigillingok, AK $78,700 Wasilla, AK $79,900 Larsen Bay, AK $78,600

Levelock, AK $78,700 Lower Kalskag, AK $78,800 Mc Grath, AK $78,500 Manokotak, AK $78,700 Mekoryuk, AK $78,700 Moose Pass, AK $78,500 Mountain Village, AK $78,700 Naknek, AK $78,700

Napakiak, AK $78,800 Nikiski, AK $78,400 New Stuyahok, AK $78,700 Toksook Bay, AK $78,700 Nikolski, AK $78,600 Ninilchik, AK $78,700 Nondalton, AK $78,500 Nunapitchuk, AK $78,800

Old Harbor, AK $78,700 Ouzinkie, AK $78,700 Palmer, AK $78,700 Pedro Bay, AK $78,500 Perryville, AK $78,700 Pilot Point, AK $78,600 Pilot Station, AK $78,800 Platinum, AK $78,600

Big Lake, AK $79,700 Port Alsworth, AK $78,700 Quinhagak, AK $78,800 Red Devil, AK $78,500 Russian Mission, AK $78,600 Saint Marys, AK $78,700 Saint Michael, AK $78,700 Saint Paul Island, AK $78,700

Sand Point, AK $78,700 Scammon Bay, AK $78,900 Seldovia, AK $78,700 Seward, AK $78,600 Shageluk, AK $78,700 Nunam Iqua, AK $78,600 Skwentna, AK $78,400 Sleetmute, AK $78,600

Soldotna, AK $78,800 South Naknek, AK $78,600 Stebbins, AK $78,700 Sterling, AK $78,800 Sutton, AK $78,600 Takotna, AK $78,600 Talkeetna, AK $78,600 Tatitlek, AK $78,700

Togiak, AK $78,600 Tuluksak, AK $78,800 Tuntutuliak, AK $78,800 Tununak, AK $78,700 Tyonek, AK $78,600 Trapper Creek, AK $78,600 Unalakleet, AK $78,600 Unalaska, AK $78,800

Valdez, AK $78,700 Willow, AK $78,600 Yakutat, AK $78,700 Nightmute, AK $78,700 Nikolai, AK $78,500 Dutch Harbor, AK $78,900 Whittier, AK $78,700 Houston, AK $79,500

Fairbanks, AK $78,800 Eielson Afb, AK $80,500 Fort Wainwright, AK $80,500 Clear, AK $78,600 North Pole, AK $80,500 Salcha, AK $80,500 Two Rivers, AK $80,500 Allakaket, AK $78,700

Anaktuvuk Pass, AK $78,800 Arctic Village, AK $78,600 Barrow, AK $78,800 Beaver, AK $78,500 Ester, AK $80,500 Bettles Field, AK $78,500 Buckland, AK $78,900 Cantwell, AK $78,500

Central, AK $78,400 Fort Greely, AK $78,600 Chicken, AK $78,500 Circle, AK $78,600 Prudhoe Bay, AK $78,700 Deering, AK $78,800 Delta Junction, AK $78,600 Eagle, AK $78,400

Elim, AK $78,500 Fort Yukon, AK $78,500 Galena, AK $78,700 Gambell, AK $78,800 Healy, AK $78,600 Anderson, AK $78,700 Hughes, AK $78,700 Huslia, AK $78,700

Kaktovik, AK $78,800 Kaltag, AK $78,700 Kiana, AK $78,900 Kivalina, AK $78,800 Kobuk, AK $78,700 Kotzebue, AK $78,600 Koyuk, AK $78,800 Koyukuk, AK $78,700

Denali National Park, AK $78,600 Manley Hot Springs, AK $78,500 Lake Minchumina, AK $78,500 Minto, AK $78,800 Point Lay, AK $78,700 Nenana, AK $78,500 Noatak, AK $78,800 Nome, AK $78,600

Noorvik, AK $78,900 Northway, AK $78,500 Nulato, AK $78,700 Point Hope, AK $78,600 Rampart, AK $78,700 Ruby, AK $78,400 Savoonga, AK $78,800 Selawik, AK $78,800

Shaktoolik, AK $78,800 Shishmaref, AK $78,500 Shungnak, AK $78,800 Stevens Village, AK $78,700 Tanacross, AK $78,600 Tanana, AK $78,700 Teller, AK $78,800 Tok, AK $78,600

Venetie, AK $78,500 Wainwright, AK $78,800 Wales, AK $78,800 White Mountain, AK $78,800 Brevig Mission, AK $78,800 Ambler, AK $78,700 Chalkyitsik, AK $78,700 Nuiqsut, AK $78,800

Atqasuk, AK $78,700 Juneau, AK $80,700 Angoon, AK $78,600 Auke Bay, AK $80,700 Douglas, AK $80,700 Elfin Cove, AK $78,500 Gustavus, AK $78,700 Haines, AK $78,600

Hoonah, AK $79,800 Kake, AK $78,600 Pelican, AK $78,600 Petersburg, AK $78,600 Sitka, AK $78,700 Port Alexander, AK $78,700 Skagway, AK $78,700 Tenakee Springs, AK $78,500

Ketchikan, AK $78,700 Meyers Chuck, AK $78,600 Coffman Cove, AK $78,700 Thorne Bay, AK $78,700 Craig, AK $78,600 Hydaburg, AK $78,700 Hyder, AK $78,700 Klawock, AK $78,700

Metlakatla, AK $78,700 Point Baker, AK $78,700 Ward Cove, AK $78,700 Wrangell, AK $78,600

Payroll Accounting Administrator Intermediate Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Payroll Accounting Administrator Intermediate salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $88,772. While startup companies pay approximate $75,099.

Payroll Accounting Administrator Intermediate Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$75,099
Growth Stage	51~500	$79,426
Established	501~5000	$85,725
Enterprise	5000+	$88,772

Payroll Accounting Administrator Intermediate Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Payroll Accounting Administrator Intermediate roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Healthcare and Construction sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Payroll Accounting Administrator Intermediate positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Payroll Accounting Administrator Intermediate as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Payroll Accounting Administrator Intermediate

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$103,090	$50.0	30%
Construction	$95,160	$46.0	20%
Aerospace & Defense	$91,195	$44.0	15%
Business Services	$88,816	$43.0	12%
Insurance	$84,851	$41.0	7%

Payroll Accounting Administrator Intermediate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Payroll Accounting Administrator Intermediate's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$72,100

Average $79,300/year

$86,500

$6,008

Average $6,608/month

$7,208

$1,387

Average $1,525/week

$1,663

$35

Average $38/hour

$42

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,500	$7,208	$1,663	$42
Average	$79,300	$6,608	$1,525	$38
25th Percentile	$72,100	$6,008	$1,387	$35

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