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Payroll Clerk I Salaries in Canada

• What is the average Payroll Clerk I salary in Canada?
  How much does a Payroll Clerk I in Canada make? The median annual Payroll Clerk I salary in Canada is C$56,285, as of March 25, 2025, with a range usually between C$49,639-C$64,821 not including bonus and benefit information and other factors that impact base pay. However, the salary for someone with the title Payroll Clerk I may vary depending on a number of factors including industry, company size, location, years of experience and level of education. Our team of Certified Compensation Professionals has analyzed survey data collected from thousands of HR departments at companies of all sizes and industries to present this range of annual salaries for people with the job title Payroll Clerk I in Canada.

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  This chart describes the expected percentage of people who perform the job of Payroll Clerk I in , that make less than that salary. For example 50% of the people who perform the job of Payroll Clerk I in are expected to make less than the median.
  Source: HR Reported data as of March 25, 2025

• Job Description for Payroll Clerk I
  Prepares and processes payroll and associated information. Collates and verifies data and inputs into the payroll system. Updates payroll records and processes routine changes to employee records. Performs basic reconciliation and auditing processes during each pay cycle. Responds to pay-related inquiries from staff. Researches and resolves errors or omissions. May prepare and submit reports and forms required by IRS or other regulatory bodies. Follows all processing procedures, adheres to policies, and maintains confidentiality. Typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. View full job description

• Similar Job titles to Payroll Clerk I
  • Billing Clerk I
  • Claims Clerk I
  • General Clerk I
  • HR Operations Clerk I
  • Payroll Administrator I
  • Payroll Clerk II
  • Payroll Clerk III
  • Payroll Clerk IV

• Level of Education
  • Payroll Clerk I Salaries with No Diploma
  • Payroll Clerk I Salaries with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate
  • Payroll Clerk I Salaries with an Associate's Degree
  • Payroll Clerk I Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree
  • Payroll Clerk I Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA
  • Payroll Clerk I Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

• Industries that include Payroll Clerk I
  • Aerospace & Defense ,
  • Biotechnology ,
  • Business Services ,
  • Chemicals ,
  • Construction ,
  • Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit ,
  • Energy & Utilities ,
  • Financial Services ,
  • Healthcare ,
  • Hospitality & Leisure ,
  • Insurance ,
  • Internet ,
  • Media ,
  • MFG Durable ,
  • MFG Nondurable ,
  • Pharmaceuticals ,
  • Retail & Wholesale ,
  • Software & Networking ,
  • Telecom ,
  • Transportation

• Categories that include Payroll Clerk I
  • Human Resources
  • Accounting
  • Administrative, Support, and Clerical
  • Entry Level
  • Financial Services

• Payroll Clerk I Salaries by Province in Canada
  • Alberta
  • British Columbia
  • Manitoba
  • New Brunswick
  • Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Nova Scotia
  • Northwest Territories
  • Nunavut
  • Ontario
  • Prince Edward Island
  • Quebec
  • Saskatchewan
  • Yukon

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