What are the main factors that influence a Payroll Operations Director's salary?

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Payroll Operations Director?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Payroll Operations Director roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

How does experience change A Payroll Operations Director's salary?

A Payroll Operations Director's salary grows with experience: a Payroll Accounting Administrator Expert (7+ years)earns $98,563, a Payroll Operations Assistant Supervisor (7+ years)earns $85,312, a Payroll Operations Supervisor (7+ years)earns $91,560, a Payroll Operations Manager (7+ years)earns $106,944, a Payroll Operations Director (7+ years)earns $153,912,

What are the highest paying states for a Payroll Operations Director?

Payroll Operations Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Payroll Operations Director roles are District of Columbia $177,700, California $177,100, Massachusetts $174,700. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Payroll Operations Director roles make?

Salaries for Payroll Operations Director level roles vary by specialization: Payroll Director: $160,492; Director Of Payroll: $159,555; Payroll Services Manager: $140,078; Global Payroll Director: $111,865; Payroll Operations Manager: $111,600.

Payroll Operations Director Salary in Wyoming

How much does a Payroll Operations Director make in Wyoming?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Payroll Operations Director in Wyoming is $154,000 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $74.

However, a Payroll Operations Director's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $174,633
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $141,300 to $164,800
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $129,737

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Payroll Operations Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$164,800	$13,733	$3,169	$79
Average	$154,000	$12,833	$2,962	$74
25th Percentile	$141,300	$11,775	$2,717	$68

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Key Factors That Influence Payroll Operations Director Salaries

A Payroll Operations Director'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 Operations Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Payroll Operations Director'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 Expert (7+ years): $98,563
Payroll Operations Assistant Supervisor (7+ years): $85,312
Payroll Operations Supervisor (7+ years): $91,560
Payroll Operations Manager (7+ years): $106,944
Payroll Operations Director (7+ years): $153,912

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Payroll Accounting Administrator Expert	7+ years	$98,563
Payroll Operations Assistant Supervisor	7+ years	$85,312
Payroll Operations Supervisor	7+ years	$91,560
Payroll Operations Manager	7+ years	$106,944
Payroll Operations Director	7+ years	$153,912

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How Do Payroll Operations Director 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 Operations Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $177,700.
California: $177,100.
Massachusetts: $174,700.

District of Columbia $177,700 California $177,100 Massachusetts $174,700 Washington $174,100 New Jersey $174,000 Alaska $173,800 Connecticut $171,600 New York $170,700

Hawaii $167,800 Rhode Island $166,400 Maryland $165,500 Minnesota $164,300 Colorado $163,800 Illinois $163,600 Oregon $163,000 Delaware $162,600

New Hampshire $162,300 Virginia $161,700 Pennsylvania $159,800 Nevada $158,900 North Dakota $158,600 Michigan $158,100 Wisconsin $157,900 Vermont $157,600

Texas $156,600 Maine $156,500 Arizona $156,400 Ohio $156,300 Georgia $154,800 Indiana $154,100 Wyoming $154,000 Utah $153,700

Iowa $153,600 Kansas $152,900 Louisiana $152,600 North Carolina $152,600 Missouri $152,500 Florida $151,900 Montana $151,600 Nebraska $151,200

Kentucky $151,100 South Carolina $150,400 Tennessee $150,000 Idaho $149,900 New Mexico $148,700 Oklahoma $148,400 Alabama $147,500 South Dakota $145,900

Arkansas $145,000 West Virginia $144,600 Mississippi $143,200

Top Paying Cities for Payroll Operations Directors

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:

Medicine Bow: $156,500
Saratoga: $157,000
Savery: $157,000

Medicine Bow, WY $156,500 Saratoga, WY $157,000 Savery, WY $157,000 Sinclair, WY $156,800 Walcott, WY $156,500 Wamsutter, WY $156,600 Worland, WY $157,100 Basin, WY $157,100

Burlington, WY $156,900 Byron, WY $157,100 Cody, WY $156,700 Cowley, WY $156,800 Deaver, WY $156,700 Emblem, WY $157,000 Frannie, WY $156,800 Greybull, WY $157,000

Hyattville, WY $156,700 Kirby, WY $157,200 Lovell, WY $156,800 Manderson, WY $156,800 Meeteetse, WY $156,700 Otto, WY $156,900 Powell, WY $156,800 Ralston, WY $157,300

Shell, WY $156,500 Ten Sleep, WY $156,700 Thermopolis, WY $157,000 Wapiti, WY $156,600 Riverton, WY $157,200 Arapahoe, WY $157,200 Crowheart, WY $156,700 Dubois, WY $156,800

Fort Washakie, WY $157,200 Hudson, WY $157,400 Kinnear, WY $156,900 Lander, WY $157,100 Pavillion, WY $156,900 Saint Stephens, WY $157,200 Casper, WY $153,300 Shirley Basin, WY $155,000

Alcova, WY $155,700 Arminto, WY $156,300 Douglas, WY $156,400 Edgerton, WY $156,100 Evansville, WY $153,300 Glenrock, WY $153,900 Hiland, WY $156,300 Kaycee, WY $156,500

Linch, WY $156,500 Lysite, WY $156,400 Midwest, WY $156,100 Mills, WY $153,300 Natrona, WY $153,900 Powder River, WY $154,800 Shoshoni, WY $156,800 Newcastle, WY $156,100

Aladdin, WY $155,900 Alva, WY $156,000 Beulah, WY $156,100 Devils Tower, WY $156,500 Four Corners, WY $154,700 Gillette, WY $156,900 Hulett, WY $156,200 Moorcroft, WY $156,700

Osage, WY $156,100 Recluse, WY $156,200 Rozet, WY $156,800 Sundance, WY $156,300 Upton, WY $156,400 Weston, WY $156,200 Wright, WY $157,000 Sheridan, WY $157,000

Arvada, WY $156,300 Banner, WY $156,800 Big Horn, WY $156,700 Buffalo, WY $156,800 Clearmont, WY $156,400 Dayton, WY $156,600 Leiter, WY $156,500 Parkman, WY $156,500

Ranchester, WY $156,700 Saddlestring, WY $156,800 Story, WY $157,300 Wolf, WY $156,600 Wyarno, WY $156,400 Rock Springs, WY $157,200 Bondurant, WY $156,700 Boulder, WY $156,700

Cora, WY $156,700 Evanston, WY $156,800 Farson, WY $157,000 Fort Bridger, WY $157,000 Granger, WY $157,200 Green River, WY $157,400 Lonetree, WY $156,500 Lyman, WY $157,200

Mc Kinnon, WY $156,500 Mountain View, WY $157,100 Pinedale, WY $157,100 Point Of Rocks, WY $156,900 Reliance, WY $157,000 Robertson, WY $156,600 Superior, WY $156,800 Jackson, WY $156,300

Kelly, WY $156,300 Moose, WY $156,200 Moran, WY $155,700 Wilson, WY $156,200 Teton Village, WY $156,200 Kemmerer, WY $156,500 Afton, WY $156,900 Auburn, WY $156,400

Bedford, WY $156,100 Big Piney, WY $156,800 Cokeville, WY $155,900 Daniel, WY $156,600 Diamondville, WY $157,400 Etna, WY $155,400 Fairview, WY $156,600 Freedom, WY $155,100

Frontier, WY $156,700 Grover, WY $156,400 La Barge, WY $157,000 Opal, WY $156,900 Smoot, WY $156,800 Thayne, WY $155,800 Alpine, WY $155,400 Alta, WY $154,200

Yoder, WY $156,500 Rawlins, WY $157,000 Jeffrey City, WY $156,600 Baggs, WY $157,300 Bairoil, WY $157,000 Dixon, WY $157,500 Elk Mountain, WY $156,300 Encampment, WY $157,100

Hanna, WY $156,700 Little America, WY $157,100 Cheyenne, WY $154,100 Fe Warren Afb, WY $154,100 Albin, WY $156,100 Bosler, WY $150,600 Buford, WY $154,500 Burns, WY $155,600

Carpenter, WY $155,700 Centennial, WY $153,600 Garrett, WY $156,300 Granite Canon, WY $155,300 Hillsdale, WY $155,100 Horse Creek, WY $153,200 Jelm, WY $157,100 Laramie, WY $150,600

Meriden, WY $155,700 Pine Bluffs, WY $156,400 Rock River, WY $152,600 Tie Siding, WY $154,800 Yellowstone National Park, WY $155,600 Wheatland, WY $156,500 Chugwater, WY $156,000 Fort Laramie, WY $156,500

Glendo, WY $156,600 Guernsey, WY $156,900 Hartville, WY $156,700 Hawk Springs, WY $156,100 Huntley, WY $156,500 Jay Em, WY $156,300 Lagrange, WY $156,200 Lance Creek, WY $156,200

Lingle, WY $156,600 Lost Springs, WY $156,300 Lusk, WY $156,300 Manville, WY $156,400 Shawnee, WY $156,300 Torrington, WY $156,600 Van Tassell, WY $156,100 Veteran, WY $156,500

Payroll Operations Director Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Payroll Operations Director salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $172,394. While startup companies pay approximate $145,841.

Payroll Operations Director Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$145,841
Growth Stage	51~500	$154,244
Established	501~5000	$166,477
Enterprise	5000+	$172,394

Payroll Operations Director Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Payroll Operations Director roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 10% above the average. In contrast, Payroll Operations Director positions in Chemicals or Healthcare typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Payroll Operations Director as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Payroll Operations Director

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$169,400	$81.0	10%
Financial Services	$166,320	$80.0	8%
Media	$163,240	$78.0	6%
Business Services	$161,700	$78.0	5%
MFG Nondurable	$160,160	$77.0	4%

Payroll Operations Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Payroll Operations Director'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.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

$141,300

Average $154,000/year

$164,800

$11,775

Average $12,833/month

$13,733

$2,717

Average $2,962/week

$3,169

$68

Average $74/hour

$79

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$164,800	$13,733	$3,169	$79
Average	$154,000	$12,833	$2,962	$74
25th Percentile	$141,300	$11,775	$2,717	$68

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