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

A Payroll Administrator 's salary grows with experience: a Payroll Administrator I (0-2 years)earns $63,293, a Payroll Administrator II (2-4 years)earns $74,083, a Payroll Administrator III (4-7 years)earns $85,711, a Payroll Administrator IV (7+ years)earns $104,045, a Payroll Team Lead (7+ years)earns $90,054,

What are the highest paying states for a Payroll Administrator II?

Payroll Administrator II salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Payroll Administrator II roles are District of Columbia $80,996, California $80,689, Massachusetts $79,613. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Payroll Administrator roles make?

Salaries for Payroll Administrator level roles vary by specialization: Lead Payroll Administrator: $103,405; Payroll Administrator IV: $102,740; Payroll Administrator III: $84,636; Certified Payroll Administrator: $77,293; Accountant/Payroll Administrator: $74,102.

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Payroll Administrator II Salary in Delaware

How much does a Payroll Administrator II make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Payroll Administrator II in Delaware is $74,083 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $87,049
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $67,432 to $80,870
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $61,376

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Payroll Administrator II Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$80,870	$6,739	$1,555	$39
Average	$74,083	$6,174	$1,425	$36
25th Percentile	$67,432	$5,619	$1,297	$32

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Key Factors That Influence Payroll Administrator II Salaries

A Payroll Administrator II'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 Administrator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Payroll Administrator II'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 Administrator I (0-2 years): $63,293
Payroll Administrator II (2-4 years): $74,083
Payroll Administrator III (4-7 years): $85,711
Payroll Administrator IV (7+ years): $104,045
Payroll Team Lead (7+ years): $90,054

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Payroll Administrator I	0-2 years	$63,293
Payroll Administrator II	2-4 years	$74,083
Payroll Administrator III	4-7 years	$85,711
Payroll Administrator IV	7+ years	$104,045
Payroll Team Lead	7+ years	$90,054

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How Do Payroll Administrator II 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 Administrator IIs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $80,996.
California: $80,689.
Massachusetts: $79,613.

District of Columbia $80,996 California $80,689 Massachusetts $79,613 Washington $79,321 New Jersey $79,292 Alaska $79,189 Connecticut $78,180 New York $77,770

Hawaii $76,461 Rhode Island $75,846 Maryland $75,429 Minnesota $74,858 Colorado $74,639 Illinois $74,566 Oregon $74,288 Delaware $74,083

New Hampshire $73,954 Virginia $73,666 Pennsylvania $72,825 Nevada $72,401 North Dakota $72,262 Michigan $72,042 Wisconsin $71,962 Vermont $71,801

Texas $71,354 Maine $71,325 Arizona $71,281 Ohio $71,230 Georgia $70,557 Indiana $70,221 Wyoming $70,155 Utah $70,052

Iowa $70,008 Kansas $69,657 Louisiana $69,555 North Carolina $69,518 Missouri $69,504 Florida $69,218 Montana $69,065 Nebraska $68,918

Kentucky $68,838 South Carolina $68,545 Tennessee $68,362 Idaho $68,289 New Mexico $67,755 Oklahoma $67,638 Alabama $67,207 South Dakota $66,482

Arkansas $66,087 West Virginia $65,875 Mississippi $65,239

Top Paying Cities for Payroll Administrator IIs

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:

Lincoln: $73,749
Little Creek: $74,289
Magnolia: $74,183

Lincoln, DE $73,749 Little Creek, DE $74,289 Magnolia, DE $74,183 Milford, DE $73,937 Marydel, DE $74,058 Millsboro, DE $73,440 Millville, DE $73,553 Milton, DE $73,681

Nassau, DE $73,734 Ocean View, DE $73,541 Rehoboth Beach, DE $73,682 Seaford, DE $73,724 Selbyville, DE $73,419 Smyrna, DE $74,341 Viola, DE $73,998 Woodside, DE $74,197

Bear, DE $74,026 Newark, DE $73,998 Claymont, DE $74,150 Delaware City, DE $74,072 Hockessin, DE $73,992 Kirkwood, DE $74,058 Middletown, DE $74,087 Montchanin, DE $74,008

New Castle, DE $74,019 Odessa, DE $74,123 Port Penn, DE $74,173 Rockland, DE $74,016 Saint Georges, DE $74,063 Townsend, DE $74,177 Winterthur, DE $74,025 Lewes, DE $73,709

Wilmington, DE $73,995 Dover, DE $74,289 Dover Afb, DE $73,898 Bethany Beach, DE $73,463 Bethel, DE $73,540 Bridgeville, DE $73,713 Camden Wyoming, DE $74,080 Cheswold, DE $74,265

Clayton, DE $74,267 Dagsboro, DE $73,412 Delmar, DE $73,294 Ellendale, DE $73,517 Felton, DE $73,931 Fenwick Island, DE $73,428 Frankford, DE $73,300 Frederica, DE $74,004

Georgetown, DE $73,384 Greenwood, DE $73,725 Harbeson, DE $73,463 Harrington, DE $73,837 Hartly, DE $74,067 Houston, DE $73,732 Kenton, DE $74,271 Laurel, DE $73,341

Yorklyn, DE $74,014

Payroll Administrator II Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Payroll Administrator II'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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$67,432

Average $74,083/year

$80,870

$5,619

Average $6,174/month

$6,739

$1,297

Average $1,425/week

$1,555

$32

Average $36/hour

$39

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$80,870	$6,739	$1,555	$39
Average	$74,083	$6,174	$1,425	$36
25th Percentile	$67,432	$5,619	$1,297	$32

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